Local governments and redevelopment agencies use eminent domain to facilitate approved projects for economic development and the public good. This tool should be preserved. Redevelopment agencies engage in public-private partnerships to develop the best projects in areas in need of revitalization or redevelopment. The availability and flexibility of such partnerships should be preserved. We oppose efforts to treat confidential information in public employees' personnel files as public records.
Local governments are accountable for actions that cause harm to individuals.
However, efforts should ensure reasonable claims are filed and public tax dollars are not compromised. We fully support the ACR 46 Committee's unanimous recommendation regarding Tort Reform. We oppose efforts to increase employee benefits through state mandates. We are opposed to efforts to limit information provided by former employers concerning prospective public employees and, especially, future police officers. We support current and expanded authority to charge impact fees that cover the cost of growth.