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Readers Split On Supporting McKee-Related Businesses

April 11, 2019 Featured, North City, NorthSide Project No Comments

After years of waiting, two businesses are open within Paul McKee’s Northside Regeneration redevelopment area —- part of a carefully crafted area to get millions in state & local tax credits. ZOOM Gas opened last Fall, GreenLeaf Market opened earlier this month. Both will hold a grand opening this Saturday (4/13) 10am-3pm.

On day two of business, April 2nd

In the recent non-scientific Sunday Poll readers were split on supporting these new businesses. This confirms my conversations with others.

Q: Agree or disagree: To protest Paul McKee I won’t spend money at ZOOM Gas or GreenLeaf grocery store.

  • Strongly agree: 6 [26.09%]
  • Agree: 1 [4.35%]
  • Somewhat agree: 3 [13.04%]
  • Neither agree or disagree: 5 [21.74%]
  • Somewhat disagree: 0 [0%]
  • Disagree: 4 [17.39%]
  • Strongly disagree: 3 [13.04%]
  • Unsure/No Answer: 1 [4.35%]

I’m torn on this subject, though we’ve been buying gas at ZOOM since moving nearby. We’ve bought a few items at GreenLeaf.

Though I have a strong dislike for how McKee conducts business, I want these to succeed. The people need the work, neighbors need nice places to shop, and the last thing we need is more vacant suburban-style buildings. Both are at the intersection of Tucker/13th/O’Fallon.

— Steve Patterson

 

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