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Resident challenges commissioners on zoning, gas-station concentration and campaign donations
5500635 · July 29, 2025
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Summary
A resident criticized the Board of County Commissioners for permitting an overconcentration of gas stations and questioned commissioners' decisions and campaign contributions from developers.
Brandon Russell, a St. Mary's County resident, told the commissioners that development decisions have allowed an oversaturation of gas stations in parts of the county and said the commissioners bear responsibility for zoning and comprehensive-plan choices. "Drive down Route 2235 in Charlotte Hall and flip a u-turn at Route 236, and you'll pass 9 gas stations in a 6 mile 14 minute loop,"…
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