Lawsuit Filed

August 28, 2007

Current Action: Sue the Village of Glen Carbon

It is official; the GlenEd Citizens for Fair Growth have filed suit against the Village of Glen Carbon on behalf of five named plaintiffs. The Village Board of Glen Carbon broke their own laws when they approved the variance request made by THF Realty on behalf of WalMart’s interests. Our plaintiffs are seeking a judicial review of this decision, which will be found to be in conflict with the Ordinances and procedures dictated by the Village of Glen Carbon.

Throughout this process, our Village Trustees almost unanimously indicated their fear of a lawsuit from THF Realty if the variance was not granted. However, they are now going to be answering to OUR attorney. They have failed in their fulfilling their responsibilities to the citizens of this Village and its visitors.

Had the Village Trustees, Mayor and Village Attorney done their jobs and followed the laws of our Village, this lawsuit would not be necessary.