Tempers ran high in Cloverdale this week as residents pushed back on a major development proposal. People packed the meeting, calling on city leaders to require a new environmental review for the massive Esmeralda project. The plan includes hundreds of homes, a resort, and commercial space, raising concerns about long-term impacts. City leaders say their hands are tied for now until a formal application is submitted. That didn’t sit well with many in attendance who say the debate is far from over.
