❌ Myth: Since there was a fire station there before, therefore building a new one is acceptable.
✅ Fact: A past mistake does not justify continuing to violate the legal purpose of the land.
If an oversight is pointed out, does that mean it should be ignored just because it happened long ago? Imagine telling your child not to jump on the bed, and they respond, "But I did it before, so I can keep doing it." Does that logic add up? Of course not.
The original placement of a fire station on this land was likely well-intentioned. Many of Brentwood’s early volunteer firefighters were veterans, and at the time, it may have seemed like a reasonable decision. However, no one at the County ever stopped to check how the land was originally acquired and what restrictions were placed on its use.
Over time, as the County expanded the fire station, they gradually took more and more of the land meant for veterans. Never stopping to check how the land was originally acquired and what restrictions were placed on its use. What started as a small oversight turned into a pattern of encroachment, where each expansion further violated the original intent of the land’s purchase.
In 1937, this might have been the best location for a fire station. Today, it is not. Downtown traffic congestion, poor emergency access, and other available locations make it clear that there are better options.
💡 Bottom Line: Just because something happened in the past doesn’t mean it should continue—especially when it violates the legal and intended use of taxpayer-funded land. It’s time to correct the mistake, not justify it.
Yes to the Station, NO to the Location
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