>>Developer Suing Lynchburg Council After Development Proposal Denied
(Lynchburg, VA) -- A developer is suing Lynchburg city council after his proposal to build townhomes was denied while another developer's larger proposal was approved. Scott Kimbler with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
Both housing projects got the green light from the city's Planning Commission, howevery council members only gave final approval to the other developer to move forward, despite hundreds of public comments against the plan. Developer Tom DeWitt says he feels slighted.Preview: WSET reports the developer of the approved project donated to several council member's campaigns, raising ethical questions about the decision. Councilwoman Jacqueline Timmer says the development moving forward includes needed improvements.Preview: DeWitt says he hopes the courts will mandate council to reconsider.