Power corridor elicits protests

Washington Times ^ | 5-16-07 | Tom Ramstack

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Several hundred Northern Virginia residents and officials packed an Arlington hotel ballroom yesterday to protest the Energy Department's proposal to build an electrical transmission line through Northern Virginia.

They said the lines would displace them from their homes, reduce their property values and ruin pristine and historical countryside.

"Two Realtors have told me my property is worthless right now because nobody would buy it," said Judy Almquist, a retired widow who said she depends on apartments she rents in Fauquier County for her income. The property lies in the path of a proposed transmission line.

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[CharlesWayneCT]

"Two Realtors have told me my property is worthless right now because nobody would buy it," said Judy Almquist, a retired widow who said she depends on apartments she rents in Fauquier County for her income. The property lies in the path of a proposed transmission line.

If she didn't WANT to sell, she's in great shape -- she can file for a property assessment relief, claiming that her property is worth a lot less, and save money on her taxes.

If she WANTED to sell, she should push to allow the power line to be built, because she has a guaranteed buyer who could care less what her house looks like. She'll be able to run it into the ground, sell off all the parts, whatever she wants, and make off with the money.