Wal-Mart Returns Quietly to Scene of Defeat
On August 24, 1999, Sprawl-Busters reported that the voters of Eureka, California had defeated Wal-Mart on a ballot referendum by a 22% point margin. Eureka
On August 24, 1999, Sprawl-Busters reported that the voters of Eureka, California had defeated Wal-Mart on a ballot referendum by a 22% point margin. Eureka
On August 24, 1999, Sprawl-Busters reported that the voters of Eureka, California had deflated Wal-Mart’s balloon. By a 22% point margin, Eureka residents rejected Wal-Mart’s
The voters of Eureka, CA last night took all the air out of Wal-Mart’s balloon. By a 22% point margin, Eureka residents rejected Wal-Mart’s proposal
“We’re mortified.” “We’re appalled that it happened.” That’s how Wal-Mart responded to complaints from citizens in Eureka, CA, who objected to being called countless times
Is Wal-Mart a corporation, or a citizen? It’s hard to tell in Eureka, CA, where Wal-Mart is leading an effort to put a “citizen’s” initiative
You can just imagine the tourist appeal this holds: “Come to Old Town Eureka, California, and be sure to visit our unique Wal-Mart by the
The strategies written here were produced by Sprawl-Busters in 2006 at the request of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), mainly for citizen groups that were fighting Walmart. But the tips for fighting unwanted development apply to any project—whether its fighting Dollar General, an Amazon warehouse, or a Home Depot.
Big projects, or small, these BATTLEMART TIPS will help you better understand what you are up against, and how to win your battle.