Political community group hosts town hall with Prism Logistics

CASPER (WNE) – Prism Logistics Manager Kyle True stepped into the spotlight Thursday to address a Liberty’s Place 4 U town hall meeting in Casper.

True is seeking to build a gravel pit on state land at the base of Casper Mountain near Coates Road, and his plans have been met with fierce opposition, led primarily by residents in the surrounding area.

Thursday’s town hall hosted by the political community group was one of the first public meetings to discuss the topic at which True was the main speaker.

In his presentation, he outlined plans to reduce impacts on quality of life, water and natural resources, but said that he isn’t convinced concerns raised by residents are legitimate enough to halt plans for a mine.

“Will it be a scar on the mountain?” he asked at one point during his presentation. “I really don’t think it will.”

A group formed by neighbors and residents called the Casper Mountain Preservation Alliance pushed back against True’s claims both at the meeting and in a press release sent after the town hall.

“Permitting a gravel pit operation on Casper Mountain, an iconic local landmark, would be a step backward for Casper. The community demands robust protection for this key landscape, akin to safeguarding the North Platte River, crucial for maintaining Casper’s appeal as a desirable place to visit and live,” the press release said.

This story was published on May 11, 2024.