rictus58 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 WE: Montgomery County Council members say they must begin catering laws to the needs of minorities, who have now surpassed whites as the county's majority. The council on Tuesday discussed expanding low-income housing and simplifying zoning laws to help minorities start businesses from their homes. Minorities now make up 50.7 percent of the county's population and are expected to continue climbing as the white population dwindles, according to 2010 census figures. "So many of these trends affect our policy," said Councilwoman Nancy Navarro, D-4th District. She said she is pleased that minorities' growth is getting them more attention, but "it is also a bit worrisome because now there is a responsibility and a sense of urgency that goes along with these [census] figures." County Planning Director Rollin Stanley said there is a "serious need" for more rental housing -- especially for bigger units to accommodate minorities with larger families. "There is a serious need to get people closer to their jobs," he said, citing lengthy commutes for the county's minorities. Many dodge the traffic by working out of their homes, he said. "People starting businesses in their houses -- this is going to increase," he said, citing statistics that immigrants are 30 percent more likely to start a business than U.S.-born citizens. But current zoning laws make starting a businesses from home difficult and costly, he said, urging the council to consider simplifying the laws. The council also should begin making improvements to public facilities where minorities tend to spend their time, such as parks http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/maryland/2011/03/montco-officials-weigh-changing-laws-minority-influx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nobody was worried about my commute when I lived in Montgomery County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just curious: Are they saying that the government catered to "majorities", up till now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just curious: Are they saying that the government catered to "majorities", up till now? Since I am a minority now, shouldn't the county bow down and kiss my ***? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Interesting that Montgomery County feels that the new immigrants are so incapable of following existing laws. Old MoCo liberalism, "A chicken in every pot". New MoCo liberalism, "A chicken in every yard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojobo Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 White people don't like home businesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictus58 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 White people don't like home businesses? Nope. Not parks either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 They seem guilty of stereotyping there,if the laws need adjusting fine,but that is strange justification. btw my neighbor got himself a chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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