Blogger Brian Mann writes about the emergence of the Adirondack Local Government Review Board's Fred Monroe as "one of the more nuanced critics of the APA". 

Fred Monroe wants changes, not abolition, at Adirondack Park Agency (Blog)

North Country Public Radio: The Inbox (Canton, NY)

1/29/10, Web site

By Brian Mann

Fred Monroe, head of the Local Government Review Board and the Warren County Board of Supervisors, has emerged as one of the more nuanced critics of the APA.

He's convinced that the APA has overstepped its legal authority in key cases, and he wants a review of the state's land acquisition policy in the Park.

But in an essay written for Denton Publications, Monroe begins by saying:

    "The Local Government Review Board does not believe that the APA should be abolished. We do believe that the APA needs to be reined in and its governing Act revised."

Read his full argument here and check out our reporting on this question -- has the APA overstepped its authority? -- here.

posted by Brian Mann @ 1/29/2010 07:30:00 AM   2 Comments

2 Comments:

At January 29, 2010 8:52 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Thanks, Fred, for saying it like it is. We need more focus and help on the economy and good jobs.

      

At January 29, 2010 9:16 AM , Blogger Brian said...

    Just a clarification: the text says the Review Board doesn't want reform not abolition of the APA. The headline says Fred Monroe wants reform not abolition. Is Monroe speaking for the board, himself or both?