Right-of-Way Abandonments

Objected to abandoning downtown streets, noting it would disrupt traffic flow for visitors accessing the secretary of state's office and unfairly benefit out-of-state developers.

Questioned whether the area is truly downtown and noted that Southwest Gas should be checked regarding utility easements.

Argued that giving away public land should go to a public vote and questioned soil stability for multi-story structures.

Voiced concern over putting the cart before the horse without a project plan and questioned conflicts of interest regarding recusal standards.

Stated she has never seen an abandonment without a project and requested that replacement parking spaces remain permanently free to the public.

Highlighted the massive scale of the land giveaway (over 2 acres of public right-of-way) and criticized piecemeal project review without a traffic study.

Criticized piecemeal decision-making across advisory boards and urged the commission to reject the abandonment until full project details are revealed.

Submitted testimony via letter and comment urging denial due to lack of a development proposal and unspecified parking replacement locations.

Objected to giving public property to an out-of-state developer without a verified project or traffic study.

Criticized the domino approach of downtown development and questioned the necessity and traffic impacts of the parking garage.