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Politicians never found a dollar they didn’t want to spend, especially when it benefit themselves. This is an election year and politicians will do anything and say anything to solicit your vote.
Continue ReadingIf Kevin Campbell were one-tenth the man he thinks he is, he would have ensured that EVERY Clay County constituent, landowner and taxpayer had been afforded the opportunity to vote on whether to allow Clay County or Moorhead to become involved with Fargo’s development plan disguised as flood control.
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It is absurd to suggest that this is a project that is designed to preserve protection, when in fact, it is designed to flood lands currently flood free, and build in the floodplain.
Continue ReadingMinnesota statute says, “the proposed project must represent the minimal impact solution to a specific need with respect to all other reasonable alternatives.”
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So why would Weyland, who has sworn an oath to uphold the laws of Minnesota and Clay County, openly defy that responsibility?
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When a public officer, such as Moorhead’s Mayor or County Commissioner, does something in their official capacity knowing that their conduct violates Minnesota law, they may be committing another crime that is punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of $3,000.00. MN Statute 609.43. Shouldn’t there be an investigation by an independent prosecutor and, if warranted, criminal prosecutions?
Continue ReadingI cannot support a project which clearly violates state law. I will continue to be a voice for the farmers and residents of rural Minnesota and will not let the state of North Dakota run roughshod over our interests. We need a process that follows the law, treats people fairly and looks at all options to provide permanent flood protection to the area while protecting the livelihood and interests of upstream property owners.
Continue ReadingThe Oxbow debacle continues, now double the amount promised just three years ago. The total is now up to 126 million and includes spending for concrete golf cart paths.
Continue ReadingPerhaps it’s just a feeble attempt at misdirection in hopes of duping some unwitting souls into believing that he does not have that stank of Fargo/Cass imperialism on his breath…, or not?
Continue ReadingWhen public entities join forces to work towards a common goal Joint Power Agreements (JPA) are the framework of rules presented to constituents to provide a sense of security that all members of the JPA will operate in an open, ethical and diligent manner. These written JPA “assurances” are a fundamental part of the “trust” […]
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