Resident criticizes Amherst County spending on Gateway Project; says developer commitments absent

Jul 16, 2025

A District 5 resident told the board he was disappointed the county has committed $3.5 million to the Gateway Project without formal written assurances from the developer, and cited recent Service Authority actions and contracts.

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John A. Marks Jr., a District 5 resident, told the Amherst County Board of Supervisors that he was "terribly disappointed" in how the board has handled the Gateway Project and urged greater accountability before spending taxpayer funds.

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