Judge sets hearing in ongoing Dollar General lawsuit
A judge scheduled a hearing for May 21st to address the ongoing legal dispute regarding a proposed Dollar General store in Montezuma County.Summary
A District Court judge has scheduled a hearing next month to address the ongoing legal battle between Leaf Properties and Montezuma County over the denial of a high-impact permit for a proposed Dollar General store on County Road N. The dispute dates back to 2024, with the county board denying two applications following public input. Leaf Properties argues the denial lacked sufficient evidence and is seeking a ruling allowing the project to proceed, or a declaration that the county’s permit process is unlawful. Montezuma County maintains the denial is supported by public concerns regarding traffic, zoning, and the impact on the rural landscape, as well as concerns from the local fire district. The hearing on May 21st will involve arguments from both sides, but no new evidence will be presented, and is intended to clarify the legal issues before the court. The county board initially denied the permit on 2-1 votes in April 2024 and July 2025, prompting Leaf Properties to file a lawsuit and seek a written explanation for the decision.
(Source：The Journal)