COUNTY P&Z IS STILL HOT TOPIC

Throughout the 1990s, county-wide planning and zoning has been a hot topic in Cape Girardeau County.

Zoning was abolished in 1992. The issue will be back on the Nov. 7 ballot this year. Groups for and against zoning are gearing up for battle.

An organization called the Committee to Protect Taxpayer and Landowner Rights (CPTLR) met Wednesday to discuss strategy. Doug Flannery, a candidate for associate commissioner, organized the group. Opponents of zoning point out that the county obtained first class status without it.

Five informational meetings will be held by the county, in support of the issue. The first will be Sept. 19 at the Millersville Attendance Center at 7 p.m.