Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) for cosponsoring the Public Lands Integrity Act after Representative Vasquez (D-NM) introduced it. This bill would put a stop to the sale or transfer of federal public lands through the budget reconciliation process in Congress. Decisions about selling off lands should be made through a transparent public process. This bill will help safeguard our public land and ensure the public knows what’s happening with our shared lands.
I was also impressed to see two Representatives from the Southwest coming together across party lines, showing that bipartisanship is still an option, and that keeping public land in public hands is a priority for most of us, regardless of what party we vote for.
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Robert Rees
North side
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