Comments on: Only Francene Could Make This Mess Funny

By: Germantown Rez

Germantown Rez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:36:12 +0000

It is NOT a recent development that Swift now has “residential neighbors.” They, and the former Fischer’s plant, have ALWAYS had residential neighbors – but not as “educated” or as upscale as the johnny-come-latelies. This is a case of gentrification run amok, rejecting the history of an area that once provided affordable, convenient housing for meat-industry families. JBS should not be allowed to operate outside the law, including the possible employment of illegals, anymore than Churchill Downs or the Airport should be allowed to taut the law or over-run THEIR neighbors – oh, nevermind…

By: Btowner

Btowner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:50 +0000

Just to clear the air- (haha!) BOZA did not fine JBS $500, it was Codes and Regs who did. Boza does not have the ability to “fine” people.

By: chief

chief — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:13 +0000

Amazing how the city selectively decides how they apply enforcement!….just one more reason why a good political House Cleaning is necessary!

By: AC360

AC360 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:05 +0000

Great summary! Very level headed and what I’ve come to expect from Francene.

For another great example, look at the West Loop area of Chicago – still are meat wholesalers there but was a huge butcher and slaughter house area (note that these two things are not the same due to differences in scale). Now it’s a burgeoning area of “affordable” condos in a convenient area of Chicago.