Good news from the farm: my building permit has been issued, and I’m very happy about it.
A lot of you followed this over the summer, so you deserve an update. There are real signs that people are trying to get this resolved, and I’m grateful for that.
I still oppose the State’s shrub-steppe rules. I believe they unconstitutionally take people’s land. But the County doesn’t write State law, and I can see the folks there doing their best to work with people on it.
On crushing rock for my own farm roads: Jim and the Development Services team asked for time to work through my questions, and I’ve done my best to be patient. This week they sent a written answer, and I sent back some follow-up questions. They also suggested a public meeting where Development Services, the Prosecutor’s Office and the County Commissioners can talk it all through. That meeting is now on the calendar.
Nothing is settled yet, but I’m hopeful.