Last night the La Plata town council approved, 3-2, the motion to annex the land proposed for use in building a new Wal-Mart Supercenter in La Plata, MD.

I already hate shopping at Wal-Mart, and a supercenter isn't going to make me hate it less. (Look honey, this is where small businesses used to be until Wal-Mart ran them out of business!) Do we need a supercenter in La Plata? Do we even WANT one?

The La Plata town council seems to think so, as does the Mayor Roy Hale, who cast the tie-breaking vote. This isn't the final word as the County Commissioners will still get a chance to weigh in on the final decision to build a mega wally-world in Charles County.

I'm really hoping that this plan doesn't come to fruition, but getting the annexation approval was an important step in the process, and a victory for Wal-Mart.

What are your thoughts on a mega store like this moving into La Plata? Is it a good idea, or the death of more local businesses?


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2 Comments on Wal-Mart Supercenter Annexation Approved in La Plata, MD

JAN
09
2012

I say no to walmart.   watch the show (the high price of low price)on you tube.
marty
10:30am • #1
JAN
23
2012
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Hey Jonathan.  Wal-Marts do generate some jobs but they obviously have a well documented history of eating away at competition because the prices are so low that local businesses cannot compete.  I have mixed feelings about this proposition but I'm hesitant to be in favor of a Wal-Mart.
11:59am • #2


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