Residents Split Over Proposed Walmart
By Jennifer K. Morita Elk Grove Patch
A recent court ruling stalled the project. Officials at the City of Elk Grove, which approved the project, say they are weighing their options.
The last time Walmart tried to open a new store in Elk Grove, some 4,000 residents fought it, and the discount retail giant backed down.
Although the latest attempt to build a second Elk Grove Walmart took a hit in court recently, some say the battle hasn’t been as fierce this time around.
“This one has a little bit more of a split view,” Mayor Steven Detrick said of Walmart's plan for a store in the Madeira neighborhood. “You’re hearing from people who live close by and are concerned, but then there are other people in the community who like the idea of having a smaller Walmart near them.”
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The last time Walmart tried to open a new store in Elk Grove, some 4,000 residents fought it, and the discount retail giant backed down.
Although the latest attempt to build a seco
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