Campbell; “We have to stand in unity on the LEAP project”

On Monday, the City Council of Lafayette filed their resolution against the LEAP pipeline. Attica, West Lafayette and Shadeland filed their own resolutions earlier this fall. With four municipalities against the water transfer, Tippecanoe County has united on the issue. Locals have started petitions, and they’ve formed a collective social action group– Stop the Water Steal. 

State Rep. Campbell (D- West Lafayette) released the following statement following the passage of the Lafayette resolution: 

“I’m confident that the power of the people will slow the hurried development of this project. We’ve got to keep the momentum going; we’ve got to keep speaking out. The IEDC hoped that they could do this project without local input. There’s been multiple transparency issues, and the IEDC has avoided community involvement. Avoiding public comment is not American Democracy, it’s the opposite. We must continue to stand united in advocating for public input and thorough testing in the face of this project. 

“Seeing the people of Tippecanoe County from all sides of the political spectrum come together to protect our community has been inspiring. We know we’ll have to work together. We know it’s going to be difficult. I’m doing research about Indiana’s water systems to become as educated as possible before the 2024 session. Local officials and State officials are doing everything that we can to help. 

“I encourage you to keep speaking out, keep reaching out to your legislators and keep up the momentum. The will of the people will be heard and heeded. Unity is a powerful thing and it’s happening here in Tippecanoe County.”