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From: Stephanie Merrick <stephaniemmerrick@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 3:05 PM
To: Deborah Lovejoy
Subject: Gem Prep Proposal
Good afternoon,
I am writing today in opposition to the location of the proposed Gem Prep School on S 12 W.While I do
not enjoy an opposingview to the addition of a school in Rexburg, I do not think this is the optimal
location at this time.With the current traffic load on S 12 W, which is increasing every month as new
homes are added to the Summerfield subdivision, and other neighborhoods, I do not believe the road has
reasonable capacity for the added traffic. I live in the Meadows townhomes, on the east side of S 12 W,
and crossing 12 W in the mornings between 7:45 am - 8:30 am is a nightmare, especially in the winter
when roads are icy, making it very difficult to cross the 2-way stop sign intersection. If there are plans to
widen the road to four lanes, I would be in full support. However, I cannot support this decision today.
I do want to see this charter school come to Rexburg, and I hope a new location can be found, or a
solution to the current and future traffic problem.
Thankyou,
Stephanie Merrick
Homeowner, Rexburg Resident
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