The Town of Grand Island is just the wrong place for this massive industrial complex, said Duchscherer, speaking at Mondays Planning Board meeting shortly before the vote.

He also said he wants to know the tenants identity, the length of the lease and how much the property owner would pay in taxes or in lieu of taxes under an incentive agreement.

Rayhill said she believes more people will oppose the project as they learn more about it. Within the last two weeks, she helped organize a group of opponents who met on a Zoom video call last Friday to strategize.

I firmly believe in the voice of the people, said Rayhill, who wants the question settled by a formal public vote.

Anti-Amazon lawn signs also are sprouting up on the island.

But does this vocal opposition reflect the views of average islanders?

Supervisor John Whitney said Project Olive inspires strong feelings on both sides.

He said the Town Board is stillgathering data from consultants it hired to assess the projects effect on traffic, wildlife and plant life, wetlands, infrastructure and other areas.

Within the next month, Whitney said, the Town Board could vote on whether it thinks the project would significantly harm the environment and whether to grant the rezoning request.

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