Readers Split On Supporting McKee-Related Businesses
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.
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