But, we feel equally strongly that no group of appointed individuals should have the authority to take a person's land without first having the approval of the elected officials. The bill would give the Board that power. The bill should be amended to require the prior approval of Council before eminent domain may be exercised by the Board. Back to top of page D. Compliance with Law, Regulation and Process. The Council and Authority have and are making progress in improving outmoded and cumbersome laws, regulations and systems affecting the District's businesses.
More work remains.
You are to be commended for removing certain language from the bill that would have had the effect of giving the Corporation the ability to override local law, regulations and processes. However, the bill still contains troublesome language in this respect. In addition, it effectively provides the Corporation with bumping rights in regard to governmental reviews and the issuance of permits. Those provisions have the harmful effect of putting all businesses not in the Corporation's priority areas or otherwise receiving the assistance of the Corporation at a competitive disadvantage. This is unwise and unfair.