LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Concerns continue to escalate in the Cardinal Hill neighborhood as Fayette County Public Schools moves forward with a bid for eminent domain tied to construction near the entrance of the new RISE STEM Academy for Girls.

Homeowners say the district’s efforts to secure right-of-way space for school buses are encroaching too closely on private property, prompting frustration, fear, and criticism over what residents describe as a lack of communication.

Signs reading “Stop the Fayette County Public School Land Grab” have appeared throughout the area, representing growing pushback.

Homeowner Theresa Leito told ABC 36 she believes the project poses a risk to her safety and quality of life.

“Y’all are 21 feet from my front door. This is carbon monoxide, this i

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