Leesburg doesn’t need Rock Spring Farm

I'm writing to express my opposition to the Town Council's March 10th decision to purchase Rock Spring Farm. This acquisition represents poor fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars at a time when Leesburg residents are already facing budget pressures. Vice Mayor Cimino-Johnson voted against this purchase for good reason. The town has not demonstrated that this property acquisition is a necessary or cost-effective use of public funds. Before committing taxpayer money to major land purchases, the council should prioritize core services and infrastructure needs that directly benefit residents. I ask that you work to reverse this decision or, at minimum, ensure no additional public funds are allocated to this property without a clear, publicly vetted plan that demonstrates measurable benefits to Leesburg taxpayers. Our town's budget should reflect fiscal responsibility, not speculative land deals.