County nixes plans for eminent domain in Aldie Fire Station search
“Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors Wednesday night opposed using eminent domain to secure property along Route 50 in southern Loudoun for the new Aldie Fire Station.
Supervisors discussed the issue in closed session Wednesday, after which they voted publicly 7-0 to no longer pursue the eminent domain, or condemnation, option. Supervisor Suzanne Volpe (R-Algonkian) and Vice Chairman Shawn Williams (R-Broad Run) were absent for the vote.
County officials have been negotiating the purchase of nearly 10 acres at 39573 John Mosby Highway since late 2012, but landowners David N. Senty and Laura P. Senty have repeatedly declined their offers, according to a staff report.”
Baratko, Trevor. Loudoun Times 22 May 2014.