Charles Town Courthouse
Jefferson County Vision Litigation
Jefferson County Vision, the newly formed nonprofit watchdog group, is fighting to hold our local government and Rockwool accountable.
JCV has filed 5 lawsuits and a PSC legal action.
| Legal Action | Filed | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCDA Waterline | Sept. 17, 2018 | The JCDA plans to act as a utility without complying with the West Virginia laws that govern utility operators. Learn more | Resolved |
| JCDA FOIA | Oct. 23, 2018 | The JCDA is stonewalling legitimate requests for information about the government’s ongoing, secretive work on behalf of Rockwool. Learn more | Pending |
| JCC FOIA | Oct. 23, 2018 | The JCC would not release full whistle-blower emails about JCDA operations; the City of Ranson released them, resolving the litigation. Learn more | Resolved |
| PILOT | Nov. 2, 2018 | Unequal, unfair special tax breaks for Rockwool violate the West Virginia Constitution. Learn more | WON |
| Ranson Zoning | Dec. 13, 2018 | The City of Ranson failed to provide adequate public notice, as required by statute, when it modified both its zoning ordinance and zoning map to permit heavy industrial uses at Jefferson Orchards. Learn more | Pending |
| PSC Complaint | Jan. 22, 2019 | The new Rockwool water line project is not authorized by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and must cease. Learn more | Pending |