Fairview United
Goal:
USD $12,000
Raised:
USD $9,580
Campaign funds will be received by Steven Foradori
Fairview United
Fairview United is a group of residents residing in the small country town of Fairview, Texas. The community currently lives harmoniously amongst multiple faiths, and prides itself on being welcoming to all forms of worship.
Unfortunately, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is aggressively pursuing a 65 ft building with a 173’ 8” ft. tall, 44,000 square foot temple as close as 500 feet from homes in Residential (RE-1) zoning. The LDS already benefit from the most favorable zoning exception for height in the town with it's existing Meeting House. The scope and scale is not only in direct violation of existing residential ordinances and precedents, it dwarfs every other structure built in the district and ultimately demonstrates lack of respect for the neighborhood.
Despite pleas for neighborly negotiation, the Town and residents have faced threats of a lawsuit by the LDS attorney, going so far as to state that a lawsuit could “bankrupt the town,” creating a David and Goliath dynamic for the small town. Many are saddened by the intrusion from Salt Lake City leadership demands that suppress the opinions of the few local LDS residents.
Prior to the proposed temple, Fairview Planning and Zoning and the Town Council have been careful to craft and to follow its ordinances when reviewing what was previously proposed on this large parcel of land. RE-1 zoning regulations were put in place to protect the nearby residential properties from such intrusive developments, ensuring that buildings within these zones do not exceed certain structure height, lighting, and utilization, maintaining the character and tranquility of our neighborhoods.
If this project is allowed to proceed, it will set not only a dangerous precedent for future developments in Fairview, but will jeopardize our dark skies ordinance, the nocturnal environment, and local wildlife. It sends a message that any town's zoning laws can be disregarded at will. Fairview residents understand the importance of places for religious worship like churches, but believe there are more suitable structures within residential zones.
Fairview residents have banded together in a grassroots effort to urge the Town Council to uphold its commitment to its residents by enforcing existing zoning laws. They are asking not only for themselves, but also for future generations who have the right to enjoy their homes without looming megastructures on their doorsteps.
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Recent Donations
Hi Fairview, I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS who is extremely embarrassed about how the church is handling the temple situation ... not very Christ-like if you ask me. I am super impressed with Mayor Lessner and your City Council for standing strong in support of your town laws and ordinances, and with your citizens who do their homework and constructively stand for local laws.
I visited Fairview TX a few years ago and met several folks who are now our friends during our time there. Thanks for standing up for small communities everywhere! I want your town to be successful and pray it inspires other communities to follow suit. If you have a Large or XL shirt send to: 1629 Farm Road, Farmington UT 84025
Stay strong! Hold corporations accountable for their behavior.
We would like your green t-shirts to wear around Salt Lake City! One S, one L. Address: 2604 S Elizabeth St, SLC, UT 84106 Jess Connelly & Jake Fish
I hate bullies. Keep up the good fight ✊
Non -Mo living in Utah for 38 years. I support your fight against the LDS bullies.
Another former LDS member here. In the 50+ years I was a member, I have NEVER once heard or was taught that the Temple size and height mattered. The church is absolutely using bullying, deceitful tactics. Years ago I would’ve believed this twisted church narrative—I’m no longer brainwashed and my family and I are free! We support the residents/town of Fairview
Another former member here. It breaks my heart that 46 years of my tithing is going to bully Fairview residents. Never have the walls and steeples meant jack-squat to temple worship. Jesus would be flipping tables over. Good people over a stupid steeple! I'm sending a little of my love and support! Thank you Rebecca and Landon from Mormonish for making me aware of the good people in Fairview!
Sending love and support from Scotland after learning of your campaign thru Rebecca B on YouTube. You have a beautiful town and awesome community and I’m so sorry you are being bullied in this way by an organisation purporting to be a Church - it’s so wrong. Stay strong Fairview - You can Do This!! X
Former Mormon here. I left the church because of the unChristlike actions of the leaders. They continue to disappoint and are an embarrassment to Christianity. They won’t be stopped until put in their place! Fight!
Never underestimate your influence.
I am a member of the LDS faith. My church's argument about the size and height is bogus. Maybe because it has so much money it believes it can be a bully.
I hope Latter-day Saints can recognize the pride cycle when they see it. Don’t give up, Fairview!
Fight fight fight!
Mormon doctrine teacher for 45+ yrs: temple height & wall thickness has NEVER been doctrine or policy until LDS Corporations started using pre-fab blox construction method. Do not be deceived: Height & Walls NOT doctrine, but ease of building temple BILLBOARDS.
Left church due to unchristian like policies toward others of different views and lifestyles now they are just being bullies
I’m a former member. Left at age 64. So tired of the “un-Christlike” leaders of the church.
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