They will not be ignored. Wedgewood residents have complained to the state and county about the construction debris pits that surround their neighborhood. Now they have agreed to legal representation.
The residents of Wedgewood, Rolling Hills and Olive Heights meet the Marie Young Community Center on Sunday afternoon agreed to retired Circuit Judge Ken Williams to represent them.
According to Gloria Horning who attended the meeting, the neighborhood groups will seek an injunction against Rolling Hills C&D to halt any dumping.
“The dump site raises out of the ground nearly three stories high sits in the middle of an historical African-American community,†said Dr. Horning. “The stench from the site is very prominent throughout the community especially at the community center that is a hub of activities for children of all ages. The water in the community has tested positive for arsenic and lead. Raising health concerns for the long time residents.â€
Judge Williams spoke with the residents and fielded questions ranging from how they may receive immediate relief to how long they could expect the court battle to last. The residents were asked to gather their health records.
The overall tone was for the residents stay united for the long battle, according to Horning.
