Re: “Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County,” The Gazette, July 20.
After repeated warnings and violations, John McEwan had to be ordered by the county to cease and desist operating a single family home in a quiet residential neighborhood as, in essence, a standalone hotel (including holding events such as a wedding). He responded by claiming, without evidence, that complaints by neighbors were "more racially motivated than anything else." Shameful. Hopefully, the Board of Supervisors will not be swayed by the likes of Mr. McEwan when considering possible changes to the existing prohibition.
David Fenimore
Alexandria