Relocate planned EnergySolutions facility away from downtown Erwin
The Issue
I moved to Erwin, Tennessee seeking the charm and safety this town promised. Over time, I've seen how deeply the townsfolk value their community – a beacon of natural beauty and historical charm. Yet, recently, our community’s serenity is under immediate threat, and I urge each one of you to take a stand with me to protect it.
EnergySolutions plans to set up a nuclear waste facility right next to a Head Start preschool, putting our youngest and most vulnerable residents at unprecedented risk. The proposed site is also a short distance from downtown Erwin, a focal point of our community life where families gather, shop, and enjoy everything our beautiful town has to offer. Allowing a nuclear waste facility in such proximity to our daily lives is not only a looming threat to public safety but an affront to our communal well-being.
During the public forum addressing this issue, many felt belittled by the dismissive attitudes of our elected officials. Our concerns—valid, well-reasoned, and passionately articulated—were brushed aside in a bid to advance their agenda. We cannot stand idly by as our voices are diminished and our health and safety are compromised. The politicians have gotten too comfortable with the idea of steamrolling over us, and it is time to put pressure on them- to make it impossible to ignore their constituents.
Relocating this facility further from populated areas is not just a matter of preference; it is a necessity for the safety of Erwin's residents.
We urge our local leaders to consider alternative locations for this facility. Areas that are industrially appropriate and far removed from schools and residential neighborhoods would be more suitable without jeopardizing public health. It's essential for our leaders to prioritize the safety and opinions of those who elected them into office, ensuring that no child, family, or business faces unnecessary exposure.
With your support, we can ensure that our leaders truly represent our best interests and keep our community safe. Let’s work together to protect Erwin’s health, economy, and well-being. Sign this petition today to demand the relocation of the EnergySolutions nuclear waste facility to a safer, more sensible location.
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The Issue
I moved to Erwin, Tennessee seeking the charm and safety this town promised. Over time, I've seen how deeply the townsfolk value their community – a beacon of natural beauty and historical charm. Yet, recently, our community’s serenity is under immediate threat, and I urge each one of you to take a stand with me to protect it.
EnergySolutions plans to set up a nuclear waste facility right next to a Head Start preschool, putting our youngest and most vulnerable residents at unprecedented risk. The proposed site is also a short distance from downtown Erwin, a focal point of our community life where families gather, shop, and enjoy everything our beautiful town has to offer. Allowing a nuclear waste facility in such proximity to our daily lives is not only a looming threat to public safety but an affront to our communal well-being.
During the public forum addressing this issue, many felt belittled by the dismissive attitudes of our elected officials. Our concerns—valid, well-reasoned, and passionately articulated—were brushed aside in a bid to advance their agenda. We cannot stand idly by as our voices are diminished and our health and safety are compromised. The politicians have gotten too comfortable with the idea of steamrolling over us, and it is time to put pressure on them- to make it impossible to ignore their constituents.
Relocating this facility further from populated areas is not just a matter of preference; it is a necessity for the safety of Erwin's residents.
We urge our local leaders to consider alternative locations for this facility. Areas that are industrially appropriate and far removed from schools and residential neighborhoods would be more suitable without jeopardizing public health. It's essential for our leaders to prioritize the safety and opinions of those who elected them into office, ensuring that no child, family, or business faces unnecessary exposure.
With your support, we can ensure that our leaders truly represent our best interests and keep our community safe. Let’s work together to protect Erwin’s health, economy, and well-being. Sign this petition today to demand the relocation of the EnergySolutions nuclear waste facility to a safer, more sensible location.
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Petition created on November 13, 2026