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Resident asks Michigantown to back Dollar General manager's request for a produce section
Summary
During public comment, resident JT Potter said Dollar General's manager requested community support (a town letter) to add a produce department; the board agreed to draft a letter or have the town attorney contact the chain.
During the public‑comment period, resident JT Potter asked the town to support a request from the manager of the local Dollar General to add a produce department. Potter said the store manager, "January," told him the company sometimes requests a signal from the community or a letter from the mayor or town board before establishing fresh‑produce sections in lower‑traffic stores.
Potter described how adding produce would reduce travel for residents who now must drive 13–20 miles for groceries. The board suggested the town could draft a letter expressing community interest or have the town attorney reach out to Dollar General on the town's behalf.
Board members indicated willingness to help and agreed staff or the mayor's office would follow up with the manager to determine what form the support should take. The board noted corporate decisions are driven by logistics and foot traffic, and a community letter may help the store consider a different store format.
The public‑comment item closed with the board agreeing to prepare a letter if the manager requests it; the board did not commit funds or make operational promises to the retailer.
