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things? But remember, Rappahannock County has little choice. Federal law does not allow the county to ban towers outright. And current ordinances do just that. In the words of County Administrator John McCarthy, the county is putting itself in danger of a lawsuit by not adopting something now.
McCarthy and County Attorney Peter Luke have done an exceptional job with this ordinance. They have had to juggle looking out for the county’s interests, while being careful not to “step on the toes” of federal law. Under the circumstances, this may be the best anyone can hope for.
Does this mean that the people should no longer voice their opinions? Definitely not. The Supervisors still have to hold a public hearing on the matter. It’s called a public hearing for a reason. Everyone who has an opinion should get to the meeting and speak out. You never know, one might point out something to McCarthy, Luke or the Supervisors that may have been previously overlooked.
One more note: Fire and rescue are anxious for the towers, also with good reason. This is an opportunity for them to improve their ability to communicate with the Sheriffs Office and each other. People who live near the fire halls may or may not want to see these towers, but those people should ask themselves if improving the quality of public services is worth the eyesore.
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