Legal Battle Over Mountain Pure Facility in Middleway
Sidewinder sues planning commission over Mountain Pure rejection
The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 17, 2025
Sidewinder Enterprises is suing the Jefferson County Planning Commission after their Mountain Pure beverage facility proposal was rejected in March. Organized opposition from local group Protect Middleway, led by Stacy Chapman, reflects community concerns about the potential environmental impact and historic preservation in Middleway. The lawsuit claims the planning commission lacks authority to deny the project, asserting it should have been given direction instead. Arguments regarding groundwater usage and traffic impacts present further complications, illustrating the tension between development interests and community preservation efforts in the region.