Emeril Latest To Question Port's Westward Expansion Plans
Posted: April 3, 2008 04:28 PM Updated: April 3, 2008 06:42 PM
GULFPORT (WLOX) -- Emeril Lagasse has added his name to the list of people questioning the Port of Gulfport's expansion plans. Lagasse sent a letter to his landlord that expresses his concerns about cargo ships docked in front of his restaurant.
"Frankly, had I known of this proposal, I likely would not have made the decision to open a restaurant at that location," his letter stated.
Other people who've questioned the westward expansion of the port include west Gulfport neighbors, city leaders, and Governor Barbour. In fact, the governor has urged port commissioner to look long and hard at expanding the port south instead of west.
The issue in this case is natural beauty versus natural growth. A year ago, port commissioners adopted a plan to grow west, because it seemed like the natural thing to do to help south Mississippi's economy expand.
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