For a 'public use,' it means you cannot turn around and give it to a developer, even if it's an economic development project that's within the public purpose. -Howard Duvall

 

For a 'public use,' it means you cannot turn around and give it to a developer, even if it's an economic development project that's within the public purpose.


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That's the biggest difference. The ability to fire people and hire your people to take their place.

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I've seen just about every variety of change.

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