After calls from concerned citizens and local lawmakers, the proposal for the industrial megasite in southeastern Chesterfield County was withdrawn Thursday.
Cox, Chase To Oppose Chesterfield Megasite Proposal
The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has taken heat from citizens over past few weeks and months regarding a controversial “megasite” proposal and the rezoning of nearly 1,700 acres in the county. Recently, two Republican state lawmakers have officially announced their opposition to the plan.
Virginia Tech Leans On IDAs For Projects… Dare We Call It Socialism?
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