Corey Taule asked the city to ‘Give it to us straight’ concerning the north loop project.  The Alliance for Property Rights is delighted to provide the truth of the issue.    Mr. Taule implied land owners were being stubborn.  Taking necessary actions to protect property from an illegal threat imposed by a government entity does not qualify as “Stubborn”.   It simply corrects the misnomer that city government is above the law.   The work of the Alliance protected not only our rights but the rights of all residents of this community and great State.    APR‘s actions in no way disrespect the need for power in the future.  APR simply brings to the attention of the City officials that other legal routes must be investigated for the purpose of distributing power to the citizens of this community.

 Judge Winmill issued an indisputable Summary Judgment enforcing the Idaho constitution wherein the legislature of the State of Idaho has not granted municipalities the authority to condemn property outside of the City service area for power transmission lines.  To do so would allow any municipality the right to condemn property anywhere outside of a municipality’s jurisdiction which would be, to say the least, an abusive power to allow. 

 APR made numerous attempts to avoid legal action with the City; however the City was poised to violate the law which left the Alliance with little choice in the matter other than to defend the constitutional rights granted to citizens of this community and the State of Idaho.

Yes,  Mr. Taule, it is time for the city to explain why power distribution cannot be accomplished legally within the city limits of Idaho Falls.  Will the City administration now investigate other less costly and more beneficial power options to satisfy electrical needs for the residents of the City of Idaho Falls?  Will the use of intimidation and the vain pursuit of the proposed North Loop project cease?   Will the insanity of spending tax payer’s money foolishly on a route that is not available stop?  

 Remind your city leaders to be fiscally responsible with public tax dollars and find an alternate and legal solution for power transmission.   There are other options available, elected leaders should direct the manager of Idaho Falls power to find these legal and more cost effective alternatives. 

For further information and insight regarding the Alliance for Property Rights and Fiscal Responsibility go to; allianceforpropertyrights.blogspot.com.    You will be enlightened.