These are the same type of people who blocked Whole Foods going into NH Plaza, which ultimately resulted in the construction of Classen Curve. The end result was that a whole lot of sales tax is in OKC coffers rather than NH coffers.

They are typically older and don't like change, even if it might be for the better. Paranoia increases with age, and I can only imagine who these people think are going to be invading their quietly decaying neighborhood. They usually have a lot of time on their hands and thus can attend every meeting, organize and get people's attention.

While this might seem stereotypical, I've been going to CC meetings here and in other cities where I've lived, and I can pick them out of the audience before they ever speak. And, since I'm close to or about their age, I can make age one of the reasons without being rude!