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Mayoral Candidates Talk Rolling Mill Project

June 1st, 2018 by WCBC Radio

One of the hot button issues facing the city of Cumberland in recent years has been the controversial Maryland Avenue Redevelopment- commonly referred to as the Rolling Mill projects.  Houses and properties in that section of town have been purchased to make way for commercial development- but not all of the home owners have been interested in selling. During WCBC’s candidates forum featuring those running for mayor- they were asked if they supported the project- and would they use eminent domain if necessary. Incumbent Mayor Brian Grim says has been a strong supporter of the project and doesn’t anticipate the need to force residents out of their homes…

Candidate Ray Morriss called it a a good project, that was poorly handled from the start…

Candidate Robin Hood Constitution concurred that implementation of the plan was sloppy- and has placed the project in jeopardy…

Other candidates participating were David Smith, George Merling and Raymond Dye. Candidate Lawrence Becker was unable to take part due to a family emergency.

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