Image by Flickr user chrysImage by 20090419-factory.jpg North Charleston's tired of being dominated by industry.

North Charleston has made it plain: They expect the state and its ports authority to stick by agreements that limit port impact. 

Read more stories on this subject in our port topic page.And today their mayor, Keith Summey, explains why they're playing hardball. In short, they feel they've done their time as home to the areas industry and while they're willing to work with the port, they're done with industry defining North Charleston.

Go check out his whole opinion at The Post and Courier.

Update April 20: North Charleston has posted his whole piece.