Opponents call Montgomery County vote ‘fast-tracking Walmart’

By Andy Brownfield

Published May 6, 2013 4:00am ET

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Opponents call Montgomery County vote ‘fast-tracking Walmart’ — OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 08: The Wal-Mart logo is displayed on the exterior of a Wal-Mart store January 8, 2009 in Oakland, California. Wal-Mart has posted weaker than expected same store sales for December and has lowered its fourth quarter earnings forecast to 91 cents to 94 cents $1.03 to $1.07 a share. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) | Justin Sullivan

The Montgomery County Council on Monday approved a proposal that some lawmakers say would speed up construction of a Walmart in Aspen Hill.

Council members voted 5-4 to start the process of a “minor master plan” including zoning changes to properties on Connecticut Avenue, which would allow the area to be used for retail — including the big box giant. The land is currently zoned for office space.

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