Carl Baloney

News Article: Plastics plant zoning battle continues

Opponents of proposed Formosa facility have asked St. John the Baptist Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to consider environmental effects before granting the company its rezoning request. Carl Baloney brings up environmental racism, and Wilfred Green brings up...Read more

News Article: Opponents may file suit over new plant site

Article notes that environmentalists may file a lawsuit to get St. John the Baptist Parish officiasl to reconsider their controversial rezoning decision. Audrey Evans of Tulane Environmental Law Clinic said that they are bound by the state constitution to consider...Read more

News Article: Rayon plant OK'd by St. John Council

Article informs reader that St. John the Baptist Parish Council voted 8-0 to rezone 1,800 acres to allow construction of proposed Formosa plant. Notes that opponents shouted threats at council members as vote was taken. Proposal must now get air and water discharge permits from state DEQ...Read more

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