Standing room only as over 250 people packed into the Carnegie Arts Center in Parsons for a hearing on zoning in Labette County.
There were two hearings the first for the Land Use Map and the second for regulations on zoning. Before the hearing began Board Chairman Mark Jones gave a presentation on both the map and zoning plan. He says the purpose of the meeting was to change everyone's worries into peace.
Of the over 250 people in attendance, there were about five who raised their hands when asked by one member of the audience who was in favor of zoning. There were about 30 county citizens who spoke during the hearings with one speaking for zoning. One citizen echoed the feelings of the crowd in saying they didn't want more government involvement.
The board voted to approve the Land Use Map on a three to two vote and voted to leave the zoning regulations hearing open for another meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24th at 6:00pm with the location of the meeting to be determined.