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What is the position of our elected officials on mining expansion?

April 26, 2017elected expansion mining officials position

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What is the position of our elected officials on mining expansion?

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A. The Town of Schoharie has clearly stated its opposition to any mine expansion beyond lands currently zoned for industrial mines. Further, every candidate (both successful and unsuccessful) for Town Board or Town Supervisor in the 2005 elections supported preserving and/or strengthening the new Land Use Law. TheVillage of Schoharie has no direct authority over the land in question, but has passed a resolution opposing expansion. Further, SOS and its members have contacted our state and federal elected officials. Congressman McNulty has toured the site, interviewed nearby residents and remains engaged in the issue. Senator Seward has offered to consider state legislation to prohibit DEC from reviewing mining applications that are inconsistent with the law.