Save Pullman
No Rezone on Wawawai road
Rezone
Special thanks to Paul Duffau for the video showing the proposed rezone area. yournwinspector.com
We Did It!
The Port voted 2-1 on Thursday April 20th to drop their rezone attempt and not purchase the land on Wawawai Rd. Thank you to everyone who came to protests, meetings, wrote letters and told their friends. Because of everyone coming together we were able to stop this! Today we won a huge battle to Save Pullman!
No rezone under any name
January 25th of 2023, the Port entered a contract to purchase property on Sunnyside Hill next to Whispering Hills development pending rezone for a heavy industrial park. The land is currently zoned for residential and commercial.
After much resistance from the community, The Port went ahead and submitted the rezone application under another title - Industrial Research Park. They still have the intention to apply for a variance to erect a biodiesel plant.
This is yet another fabricated attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of our residence. No matter how they try to dress their pig, I mean project, their intention is still the same.
Update: March 21st AgTech OS announced that they are seeking an alternative site for their proposed facility. “The current proposed location has created overwhelming negative sentiment due to its proximity to the residential areas of Pullman. For that very reason, we will seek a more suitable location for our operation.” said Ernest Spicer, CEO of AgTech OS Inc. The Port of Whitman issued a press release March 22 stating "The Port of Whitman County is continuing with the process to rezone 88 acres on SW Old Wawawai Road in Pullman for an Industrial Research Park after private partner AgTech OS announced March 21 that it would seek an alternate location for its biofuel facility."
It should be known and understood that a private business heard our "overwhelming negative sentiment" and yet our own elected officials have chosen to continue to ignore us and move forward with their rezone attempt. NO INDUSTRIAL NEXT TO RESIDENTIAL!
Why we are Opposed
Concerns:
Back in February of 2023, the Port of Whitman decided amongst themselves that AgTech would be a good fit for Pullman because we are an agriculture community. The problem is that they also assumed the Pullman community would be okay with them trying to commandeer what is currently residential land to house industrial partners. Even though AgTech OS backed away, this does not mean if the Port of Whitman gets the rezone approved, they will not try to invite them back or attract other unsuitable industrial partners. Pullman should be concerned for the reasons mentioned below.
Once the Port of Whitman owns the land - there will be less leverage the city and neighbors can have to object to future industrial operations and expansions on this property. Keep in mind, they have changed the name of their project multiple times now because they do not have a solid plan. In addition, we already have multiple Industrial Research Parks in Pullman.
We want the City of Pullman to stay to the Comprehensive Plan, there is other land available that is zoned industrial located by the airport area and other parts of the county. We want the Port of Whitman to use our tax dollars in a way that would help our community and not hurt our quality of life.
REZONE
Sign the petition
(New Petition to reflect Ports change in wording)
(Original Petition with over 7,000 signatures)
Please Sign Both Petitions
We will turn them into the City Council for Public Comment
In the Press
Press Releases
Local News
Regional News
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners End
Controversial Plan For Industrial Research Park In Pullman
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Agree To See Rezone Process Through For
Controversial Industrial Research Park In Pullman
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Meeting Today To Discuss Their
Controversial Plan For An Industrial Research Park In Pullman
Port Of Whitman County Continues With Controversial Rezone Request
For An Industrial Research Park In Pullman After Losing Private Partner For Biodiesel Plant
Wednesday March 22nd Morning News
Controversial Plan For Biodiesel Plant In Pullman Dies-AgTech OS
Looking For New Rural Palouse Site For Their Facility
City Of Pullman Launches Webpage To Explain Rezone Process In Light Of
Port’s Controversial Plan To Develop A Biodiesel Plant In The City
First Iteration Of Company Involved In Proposed Pullman Biodiesel Plant Being Sued In Florida
City Of Pullman Requiring Port Of Whitman County To Provide More Information
About Controversial Plan For A Biodiesel Plant
City Of Pullman Starts Reviewing Port Of Whitman County’s
Plan For A Biodiesel Plant Near Whispering Hills
Port Now Seeking Possible Alternative Pullman Area Locations For Proposed Biodiesel Plant
While Initial Plan For Siting In The City Moves Forward
SEL Founder Dr. Ed Schweitzer Corrects Port Commissioner Karl Webber’s Statement
That His Company Started With Help From Taxpayer Subsidy-Port
Touting SEL Example In Arguing For Proposed Pullman Biodiesel Plant
SEL Opposing Controversial Plan For Biodiesel Plant In Pullman-Informational Session
Held-Port’s Rezone Strategy Changes
Morning News Interview Part 2 With Port Of Whitman County & AgTech OS Officials
About Their Proposal To Develop A Biodiesel Plant In Pullman
Morning News Interview With Port Of Whitman County & AgTech OS Officials
About Their Proposed Biodiesel Plant In Pullman Part 1
Washington Governor Jay Inslee In Town Friday Morning To Discuss
Proposed Biodiesel Plant For Pullman-Meeting Closed To General Public
Informational Session About Proposed Biodiesel Plant In Pullman Set For March 1st
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Continue To Move Forward With Proposal
For Biodiesel Plant In Pullman Despite Growing Opposition
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners To Consider Site Plan Monday Morning
For Proposed Biodiesel Plant In Pullman
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Move Forward With Rezone Request For Proposed
Biodiesel Plant In Pullman After Hearing Opposition From Several Residents
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Set To Discuss Proposed Pullman Biodiesel Plant
During Wednesday Morning Meeting
Port Of Whitman County Confirms Land Purchase On Wawawai Road
Next To Pullman City Limits Is For Proposed Biodiesel Plant
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Agree To Buy Land On Wawawai Road
For “Job Creating” Development Days After Revealing Proposed Pullman Area Biodiesel Plant
Port of Whitman County pulls plug on ag campus
Port of Whitman County nixes ag campus
Pullman residents protest Port of Whitman County rezoning plan
Residents demand port withdraw application
Biodiesel plans dropped in Pullman
Company pulls plug on proposed biodiesel plant near Pullman
because of 'overwhelming negative sentiment'
Pullman webpage explains biodiesel rezone
Biodiesel company is being sued in Florida
March 11 Letters to the Editor
City of Pullman asks Port of Whitman County
for more material for its rezoning application
Port takes steps toward biodiesel plant
SEL opposes plans for biodiesel plant in Pullman
His View: Proposed biodiesel plant location not right for Pullman
Gov. Inslee visits, talks Pullman biodiesel possibility
Questions arise on Pullman biodiesel proposal
about biodiesel plant in Pullman
Port of Whitman withdrawals from Ag Campus proposal
Protests continue against Port of Whitman
Agriculture Advancement Campus proceeds
Proposed Agriculture Advancement Campus is consistent
with Port's responsibility to develop land to support businesses, jobs in our communities
Port of Whitman County applies for rezoning
Opposition to biodiesel plant in Pullman grows
Governor Inslee visits Pullman
Port of Whitman County purchases land for biodiesel plant
Port of Whitman County awarded $5 million
Controversial Agricultural Advancement Campus is under review
Thousands of Pullman residents oppose proposal for biodiesel plant
Port of Whitman County moves forward with biodiesel plant plans
Land purchased for development of biodiesel plant
Murrow College of Communication-
Citizens hold biodiesel plant protest following rezone application
Port executive director talks rezone request change
Port moving forward with ag campus plan,
leaving final details “for the city to decide”
Schweitzer writes in opposition of biodiesel plant in Pullman
Spokane, WA Newspaper
Biodiesel company is being sued in Florida
SEL opposes plans for biodiesel plant in Pullman
Lewiston, ID Newspaper
Port of Whitman County pulls plug on ag campus
Residents protest Port of Whitman plan
to rezone residential property for industrial use
Residents demand port withdraw application
Pullman biodiesel plans scrapped
Company pulls plug on proposed biodiesel plant near Pullman
because of 'overwhelming negative sentiment'
Company seeking biodiesel plant is being sued in Florida
Port aims for rezoning with eyes on biodiesel
SEL opposes plans for biodiesel plant in Pullman
Inslee talks biodiesel, housing shortage
Neighbors raise questions about proposed Pullman biodiesel plant
Lewiston, ID
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners End Controversial
Plan for Industrial Research Park in Pullman
Controversial Plan for Biodiesel Plant in Pullman Dies; AgTech OS
Looking for New Rural Palouse Site for Their Facility
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Meets with Local Officials Involved in
Controversial Plan to Develop a Biodiesel Plant in Pullman
Port Of Whitman County Commissioners Move Forward With
Rezone Request for Proposed Biodiesel Plant in Pullman After Hearing
Opposition from Several Residents
Port Of Whitman County Agrees to buy Land for Proposed Biodiesel Plant
Spokane News
Spokane, WA News
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Contact Pullman City Council
We are all anxious to have our voices heard, however, the city has asked us to hold onto our letters until the 14 day comment period has opened. As soon as that happens you can come to this page and have links to directly email the city with your concerns. In the mean time sign the petition, join us at a protest, tell your friends and family about what is going on. We are all in this together and it is time to SAVE PULLMAN!
Contact port of whitman County
PHONE: 509-397-3791
TOLL FREE: 800-535-7678
FAX: 509-397-4758
Email: communications@portwhitman.com
OFFICE:
302 N. Mill Street
Colfax, WA 99111
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