Christopher Shays: “Sometimes local zoning decisions reduce the value of property and sometimes local zoning decisions increase the value of…”

“Sometimes local zoning decisions reduce the value of property and sometimes local zoning decisions increase the value of property. Sometimes it is perceived as a takings. Sometimes it is perceived as a givings. Property owners take certain risks. I agree with editorial criticism that points out this bill undermines the ability of literally every single community in the United States to control its own development at a time when traffic congestion, sprawl, open space, the availability and quality of drinking water, and other land-use issues are taking on increased visibility and importance. I believe in local control of education. I believe in local control of zoning. That is why I support the Boehlert amendment, because it narrows this bad bill.”