Rumors about Airport Extension Addressed at Georgetown Meeting
Georgetown, KY – A whirlwind of speculation had recently stirred the locals of Georgetown into a frenzy. However, anxieties are now settling after the truth surfaced concerning the rumors of an airport expansion involving eminent domain.
Airport Expansion Rumors Lead to Social Media Controversy
The Georgetown Scott County Regional Airport was reported to be acquiring property to enlarge its runway. Alarmingly, the rumored method was eminent domain, instigating fears amongst local property owners. The noise around the issue was primarily fueled by an online article that prompted concerns and resulted in an uproar on social media.
David Witt, a local businessman and owner of Witt Farms in Scott County, took his worries to Facebook. The online article had led Witt to think that the airport expansion might engulf his property using eminent domain. His post drew the attention of many locals leading to heated discussions.
Unveiling the Facts
The soaring social media outcry and the confusion it created prompted a meeting between the worried locals and the airport authorities. As the two sides came together, a clearer picture emerged of the proposed expansion.
Witt had a reassuring conversation with Steve Woodrum, the board chairman of the airport. Witt quoted Woodrum’s pledge, “He basically assured me that he would no longer be on the board here if eminent domain was on the table.”
Clearing the Air at Georgetown Meeting
The misunderstanding was addressed in a frequently planned board meeting held on Wednesday morning. Steve Woodrum clarified that the article had adopted a selective approach in quoting his statements leading to unnecessary unrest.
Woodrum had indeed shared earlier in a city council meeting about considering certain properties for airport expansion. However, he confirmed that the approach would involve no forcible methods like eminent domain.
Woodrum highlighted that the public’s concern over property usurpation was quite sensitive. He expressed his appreciation of the local community’s active participation and conveyed the incident to be a mix of confusion and selective presentation, devoid of any ill intent.
The collective sigh of relief from the Georgetown community served as a poignant reminder of the power of information, its sources, and the manner of its presentation.
