“You know what brings down property value? Doubt. Doubt poisons a market faster than any damn bacteria. I’ve got a whole development—twelve Craftsman homes just waiting to break ground—built around this Springs plan. Walkable paths, water views, upscale finishes. Families from four states have already toured the model unit. I even have a waiting list.

So yeah, I heard about the report. Some toxins. Maybe. But the thing is—there’s always something in the soil. You test long enough, you find a molecule you don’t like. But that’s not the same as danger. It’s just science playing telephone.

These Springs? They’re the catalyst. If this goes south, we lose the tax breaks, the transit upgrades, the beautification grants. I’m not just talking about profits—I’m talking about long-term community investment.

And let’s be honest: I’ve got two kids. I want safe water, too. But I also want them to grow up in a town that’s thriving, not limping. You have to take some calculated risks to move forward, don’t you? Don’t let a couple bad headlines rob this town of its future. Believe in the Springs. I do.”