SaveLakeLavon

A note on the Precinct 2 Commissioner race as it relates to the proposed construction of a bridge across Lavon Lake. Before Collin County’s public meeting on the bridge:

• Mr. Hoagland supported the bridge idea.

• Ms. Williams had not yet decided her position about the bridge.

• Karl Voigtsberger spoke against the bridge.

The SaveLakeLavon group does not want another White Rock or Lake Ray Hubbard, but I am SURE Collin County would be thrilled with that kind of property tax increase. We are not against all development; we just want Collin County to allow the area to grow in a logical manner that would give the area time to keep up with the infrastructure improvements. Any improvements to traffic that a bridge is supposed to bring will quickly be overwhelmed by new cars added to the roadways. A project like this bridge will take focus OFF the other area’s roadways; they may NEVER be completed as promised. We fear this bridge is going to cause more traffic problems than it solves. Please check the newest information about the bridge plans on http://www.savelakelavon.com As far as the bridge being toll, watch the video of the Sept. 14th Commissioner's court. They may not talk much about it these days, but on Sept. 14th, it is clear Collin County had toll on their minds.

There are brand new HNTB maps showing the proposed bridge locations posted on http://www.savelakelavon.com.

If folks want a lake with convenient roads and dense development, they can go to Lake Ray Hubbard. If they want an out of the way lake, quiet with a country feel, they can go to Lake Lavon. Any way you spin it, adding a bridge will not make Lake Lavon more peaceful. We feel it's worth fighting to keep the lake just the way it is.