A Jefferson County pastor is speaking out after a developer withdrew plans for a proposed Love’s Travel Stop in Lloyd, saying the county cannot afford to turn away opportunities for economic growth.
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Developer Arun Kundra pulled his application for the project, which would have been built near Interstate 10 and Highway 59. The proposal would have rezoned nearly 50 acres from mixed-use suburban residential to interchange business and promised millions in investment, along with the possibility of new businesses including restaurants, shopping, and urgent care.
Supporters argued the project could have brought new jobs and millions of dollars in economic growth to Jefferson County. Critics raised concerns about traffic and the development’s potential impact on the county’s rural character…