Piper’s Platform for Change

Land Use

The decisions we make on how to use our resources must add to our quality of life in every possible way, not take away from it by polluting our natural resources and flooding our property.

Knox County has over 350 miles of streams on the state’s list of most polluted and impaired waters. That is unacceptable.

The good news is we have Sector Plans in place created by professionals with the input of Knox County residents that plan for growth and preserve our rich rural and recreation traditions. I support the Sector plans because they serve as a good basis to meet the growing needs of our community.

Our neighborhoods along First Creek like Fairmount Emoriland and Fountain City feel the effects of polluted run off every time it rains.

We have laws in place to prevent our waters from being polluted and our property from being flooded. It is time will follow these laws, hold polluters accountable and put practices in place that make it more beneficial to prevent pollution rather than making it more beneficial to pollute and pay later.

I pledge to work with property owners, our neighborhoods and business interests to protect everyone’s right to clean water and property. I am committed to showing Knox County that protection of our waters and development can thrive concurrently.