Orting News Answer Poll

Comment #42: we don't have enough water for the town now

Comment #41: The big question here is-why would Nestle want to build their plant in this out of the way small town? It doesn't make a lot of sense to me-so what is behind their motive? Why would they want to spend more in gas getting back to some main-line access point? What impact has similar bottling plants had on other small towns? Hmmm

Comment #40: yes, it will bring in jobs (hopefully to orting residents). but, with exception to traffic it will cause (100-150 trucks per day??!!). cross base hwy needs to be built/finished. 410/162 interchange needs to be expanded. or, maybe an arrangement to operate those trucks after/before peak times--or even get the railroad running so the trucks are only going up to mcmillin--less traffic on the roads.

Comment #39: Before you make a decision as major as allowing Nestle into your community I suggest you take the time to look at other communities that did allow them in. Instead of laughing at Enumclaw perhaps you should look into why the community denied them access to their spring. If you have a computer you have access to who and what Nestle is and what they have done in other cities before you lay out the welcome mat for them do your homework.

Comment #38: Yes, if it brings jobs to the town and give back to the city. It sure beats 500 more homes!

Comment #37: We better hope Nestle comes to town. It’s no wonder Starbucks is leaving with the mentality of certain individuals who want to keep Orting this so called small town and discourage growth. Everyone employed by Nestle would spend their money in town eating lunch and dinner etc. People need to wake up and realize Orting is no longer this little quite rural town anymore. If we continue to have this one-side mentality and discourage business from opening up shop here, we will struggle as we are now with businesses dying and residents forced to go to Bonney Lake, Sumner and the South Hill who are obviously thriving cities. I’m sure the city will listen to a few of the “Old Timers” who are running the city into the dirt and deny Nestle and the community the opportunity to grow and be a thriving city in the future. Besides, it’s probably more beneficial to use the water to feed the 300 parks in Orting.

Comment #36: Just a note, that the battle being fought last year was about sewage treatment, not water rights. We were almost on the hook for treating wastewater for Cascadia up on the Plateau, and thankfully got out of that. This is different. This is not about water rights being sold. Its about how The City Council could come up with a plan that controls how much water they allow this company to take for their bottled water production.

Comment #35: The story didnt give enough information about Nestle's proposal and how it affects Ortings long term water. It seems the story was very one-sided. More information on the proposal, effects to Orting, etc. need to be given before a decision can be made. Yes, we want to "grow" Orting in a controled manner that supports the people long term - not by "Sucking it dry".

Comment #34: It isn't about the dollars it is about jeopardizing your future water source given the facts on climate change as well as future demand in your area. Council members are supposed to be the stewards of the future. Research Nestles in the worldwide web and come to your own conclusion. They are not all what they want you to believe. Wake up Orting!

Comment #33: I think a proper study of the impact of the plant and water consumption should be done, as well as the cost/benefit to the city. If it works to the city and residents' advantage, then they should move forward, making certain they have a good contract that protects the city.

Comment #32: Cities and Towns who have given/shared their water rights to other entities; ultimately, the end result is a shortage of water for their own residents and slapped with a water moratorim.

Comment #31: there is already too much bottleneck traffic coming in and out of town, we need to address that issue before we consider bringing in another big company that will add daily trucks to the road.

Comment #30: Cons :Not really many jobs created, additional traffic. Pros: Maybe less traffic than houses would generate on the property, additonal tax base.

Comment #29: I heard they were considering the Engfer (sp?) property...isn't that next to the high school? I really don't think the 40+ jobs Nestle would bring would necessarily go to Orting residents, nor do I understand WHERE they are going to get all the water from. We were just fighting a year or so ago about water rights and possible shortages if the new developments in Bonney Lake (up from Bridge Street) also used our water supply. What ever happened w/that? Now we're considering giving away water (for pennies compared to what Nestle would make)? I hope city officials actually listen to some of these comments and quit killing the charm of this 'small' town. I didn't move here to be surrounded by people and industry...though I do agree we need something, it's not something that would continue to deplete our natural resources in this manner. Traffic is also a valid point. Who wants hundreds of trucks moving in and out daily? I sure don't.

Comment #28: What the citizens, public thinks does not matter. As usual the decision will be made by our governing body, paid staff who are in never never land if they think they are actually doing the best for the citizens.

Comment #27: Where is the plant to be located? What source of water are they proposing to tap into? What is the truck traffic impact ? I wouldn't like to see our water being siphoned off or the truck trafiic in our city for just 45 jobs.

Comment #26: Read the Orting News BLOG and see what Nestle did in other towns. C'mon people investigate a bit!

Comment #25: Orting is already too over-developed. Let's leave some pasture land and trees for the residence to enjoy, instead of building more homes and making traffic even worse! If residents of Orting had wanted more congestion, traffic, and homes everywhere, they would of moved to Puyallup instead.

Comment #24: We need more revenue in our community. Let's face it the community is growing like it or not. This Nestle plant will provide jobs, youth work programs, not to mention the business our local businesses will share in by having this plant in Orting.

Comment #23: As much as it would be a great opportunity for the Orting Community the amount of trucks coming in and out of Orting concerns me. Our community can't handle the amount of traffic now. What used to take 10 minutes to get to Sumner now takes 20 minutes on a good day. How is are small town community going to handle all the traffice with the additional trucks coming in and out of Orting?

Comment #22: And they should have to make improvements to the road to accomidate the extra truck traffic. And if you live in Oritng, you should get first chance at a job at the plant.

Comment #21: Sounds like a great idea lets destroy more land so we can further engulf ourselves in corporate consumption. I moved to orting because it was a quite rural town worth the added drive for me. For those that would like to turn orting into another kent or renton or puyallup they should move and take there agenda with them. Whats next a walmart or maybe a nice shopping mall we seem to have a shortage of those.

Comment #20: there seems to be a disconnect between big money builders and corporations and the current state of the economy in orting. I continue to see more infrastructure being built and no new buisnesses moving in. There is already an abundance unoccupied homes and buisnesses here. I think the city of orting just likes to spend tax dollars at there leisure and this would just provide another outlet for them to do just that.

Comment #19: Based on the comments from the man that has experineced this company I definately think we'd be getting MORE congestion on our highway and water would be scarce for the community during the summer and early fall. If it sounds to good to be true....It usually is, The City of Orting really needs to do some TRUE homework on the other towns that have contracts with Nestle now and in the past.

Comment #18: Where are they going to get all the water that this companyrequires?

Comment #17: How many large trucks per day will there be going in and out. 162 can't take any more traffic. 45 jobs isn't that much of a plus. I'm new Orting, but I have to think that old Orting residents would be against a big corporation coming in, as much as they dislike all the housing going in.

Comment #16: No more homes are needed in Orting, it's time to bring in business

Comment #15: I agree with a couple of the comments below. The plant, if built ,should be hidden and traffic concerns looked at before allowing the build and we need to look at what Nestle has done in other areas and the affect on those communities good and bad.

Comment #14: We could use some local jobs!!

Comment #13: We need all the water we have for future Growth. We don't need the city officials to sale the only good comodity we have left in Orting.

Comment #12: so long as we arent over run with trucks and the plant is somewhat hidden from our beautiful smalltown look.

Comment #11: Traffic and only 45 jobs- no way!

Comment #10: Orting should give it due consideration. It should investigate other communities where Nestle has been doing business for years and see how that has worked out. Nestle has a vested interest in maintaining a pure water supply. If Orting's water system needs upgrades (and the spring system does), then having a corporate partnership to help pay for it is better than having to carry that burden single handedly. It Orting is concerned about Nestle Corp. taking too much water, then it needs to have its contracts written in such a way as to handle that. Nestle would not only provide jobs, but it would provide tax dollars and it would also bring far less traffic to the area than a proposed large housing development at the same site. This could be a win-win-win situation if everyone remains calm and plays the game correctly. We need to stop looking for demons behind every doorway and lean on well written contracts and doing home work (due diligence).

Comment #9: In todays economy, small towns like Enumclaw and Orting should welcome companies that will bring jobs to the area.

Comment #8: It is impossible to offer an intelligent opinion based on the meager information supplied in the heading.

Comment #7: Other towns have denied them for a reason. We do not need a big corporation to run the town. They can sense that we are needy for tax dollars and will act accordingly. Read this city council and mayor.

Comment #6: I definitely think that we should hear their proposal. I think that as long as there is space for it and it wouldn't drastically increase traffice, it would be great bring 45 jobs to our town. I'm sure there are a lot of locals who would jump at the chance to work closer to home.

Comment #5: The water is not "ours" to sell. It belong to the future residents.

Comment #4: Absolutely not......the roads and infrastructure can't accomodate what's already here, let alone more traffic. It would be a total zoo, even more than it already is.

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