{"id":7561,"date":"2013-06-11T21:38:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T04:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=3680"},"modified":"2013-06-11T21:38:58","modified_gmt":"2013-06-12T04:38:58","slug":"sun-mca-concerned-about-border-security-after-through-street-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=7561","title":{"rendered":"SUN, MCA Concerned About Border Security After Through Street Completed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>With the pending completion of the Havana\/Iola through street to Aurora, community members and associations are concerned with the security that will be provided in regards to Aurorans<\/a> crossing the border into Stapleton. \u201cWe are already fighting this situation, and access will now be easier for those on \u2018the other side,\u2019\u201d said concerned resident Mike Stevens. \u201cNeither Forest City nor the MCA have made any assurances to the community that security will be stepped up not just at the border, but across the entire community.\u201d\n\nMCA President Liza Kampstra understands the frustrations of Stapleton residents. \u201cWe know our residents have been dreading this new development for a long time now,\u201d says Kampstra. \u201cThe MCA knows something needs to be done, but right now, we are kind of in a wait and see mode. Mostly a wait and see of how much bad stuff goes down before we do something about it.\u201d\nGiving Aurorans<\/a> easy access into Stapleton was not the original intent. \u201cWhen Forest City made the decision originally, it was so that Stapleton residents would have easier access to the hospital for our resident doctors and citizens in need,\u201d said Forest City Spokesperson Janelle Ayers. \u201cWe certainly did not intend to open Pandora\u2019s box, so to speak.\u201d Ayers continues to emphasize Forest City\u2019s concern for its residents. \u201cThe safety and well being of Stapleton residents is the highest priority of Forest City.\u201d\nNot all community members agree, and some believe there is a conspiracy which needs to be addressed. \u201cEveryone knows that part of the completion of the 26th Ave. Park relies on certain approval from Aurora,\u201d said resident Brandon Clinton. \u201cThis looks like a shady deal where we give them a through street to our golden community, and they agree to give us a park. It is like Iran-Contra, but to a greater extent.\u201d\nSUN has stepped up and is speaking with national leaders who have a strong background in dealing with border security. \u201cWe were able to get in touch with Senator McCain,\u201d said SUN President Mike Victoria. \u201cHe is going to come out and speak with SUN, Forest City, and the MCA, and will essentially let us know what he thinks needs to be done.\u201d Stapleton residents may not all agree politically, but they do agree that if one person understands how to control a border, it is Senator McCain. ]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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