Speak Up: Sussex residents take to streets to protest overdevelopment

Enough is enough.

That was the common theme around The Circle on Tuesday, as residents with signs and calls for horn honks protested what they deem uncontrolled overdevelopment in Sussex County. “We are protesting the overdevelopment in this county and (what) seems like the extreme pace that they are approving projects without having the infrastructure,” said Keith Steck, vice president of the Delaware Coalition for Open Government. The intent of the gathering spilled over into the  Sussex County Council meeting. During public commentary, several speakers reiterated concern about traffic and uncontrolled growth and the negative impact it can have on lives of those who live here.

• Great job. They are building too many developments. — Kevin Talley

• Keep voting for good ol’ boy Republicans, and this is what you get. — Matt Hickman

• Unfortunately, if it fits the zoning, it can’t be turned down! — Harold Watts

• Most likely won’t change anything, but so glad they’re making their voices heard! — Gere Durkin

• Obviously, the laws governing zoning ordinances need to be revised as soon as possible. — Steven Hillriegel