"All I saw was potential tax revenue and jobs," White said. He also expressed regret for ever having referred to the project as a potential “game changer,” but reiterated that the township has a responsibility to look at any and all opportunities that walk through the door. The township has promised a second public meeting (one was held last month) will be held before any decision is made. The township is currently awaiting more data and another planning report before assessing its options and making a decision on the application. Xinyi has made a planning application to the township that seeks four zoning allowances associated with getting the two-million square foot plant built. “Our fundamental responsibility is to the community and its residents. He called initial reports submitted with a planning application for a zoning bylaw amendment “Mickey Mouse” and - with three township councillors also in the room - reiterated that council knows that it’s main responsibility is to the residents. “Everything you hear just makes it sound worse and worse,” White told roughly 75 people who attended the meeting at Parkwood Gardens Community Church on Whitelaw Road. White spoke at a meeting of GET Concerned, the citizens group opposing a $450-million float glass plant that Chinese international glass manufacturer Xinyi wants to build on County Road 32, just west of Guelph. Guelph/Eramosa Township Mayor Chris White offered words of hope for those opposed to the proposed Xinyi glass plant on Monday.
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