Lowe's brings good intentions

As a resident of Westlake Village for 16 years, I carefully studied the Town Center plans and concluded they are outstanding, bringing wonderful features together while also addressing environmental concerns. Our lovely community has yearned for additional dining and shopping and this is our opportunity to welcome both.

I'm pleased by the prospect of voting this project into reality in November and I urge my neighbors to do the same. After you do that, brace yourselves. When you hear the opposition's false claims, consider the source. Let's face it, opponents are funded by people with something to lose if the Town Center, anchored by a beautiful Lowe's store, comes to town.

But look around. There are enough homeowners in our communities to keep all home improvement stores prospering. Lowe's has no intention of putting anyone out of business. In fact, they have a history of welcoming competition. This is an opportunity for everyone to benefit, and don't forget the additional revenue the city will receive.

Hearing cries that a Lowe's will bring "those people" to our community absolutely disgusts me. We all benefit from the richness of diversity, which reflects the world we live in. This is America-we are "those people." I'm proud to be an American. I'm proud to live in Westlake Village and I'll be thrilled to shop and dine at the Town Center when it becomes a reality.

Mark Election Day, Nov. 7, on your calendar now and vote for this terrific project. William I. Bendat Westlake Village