Georgetown Edition | January 2024

BY HALEY MCLEOD, CLAIRE SHOOP & ZACHARIA WASHINGTON

Voters to head to polls for primary elections Georgetown-area voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for candidates in a number of contested races, including those for federal, statewide and local oces. Voters will have to decide which primary they would like to vote in—either the Republi- can primary or the Democratic primary. Learn more For additional information on the election, visit communityimpact.com and check out the February issue, which will include a sample ballot and Q&As with candidates.

QuikTrip seeks rezoning for future gas station Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning request for a property located at 701 Westinghouse Road, paving the way for commercial use. What’s happening? The QuikTrip Corporation, commonly referred to as QuikTrip, is looking to rezone the 6.5-acre property from its current industrial zoning to general commercial. Some context Planning Director Soa Nelson said the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the rezoning request be denied at its Oct. 17 meet- ing. Since then, over 60 residents have spoken against the request with none in favor. Nelson said further steps are needed to allow fuel sales at the location. “This is obviously one step of many,” a QuikTrip

representative said at the Nov. 28 Council meeting. The company representative said the reason for the rezoning is due to a lack of commercial and retail services in the area. Those opposed Nearby residents expressed concerns the project could cause trac congestion and an increase in crime. “An additional convenience store with fuel sales doesn’t provide any benet for this community or the area,” Michelle Weiser said.

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