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Melanie Stansbury: But it would still happen through a public process.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2024
But it would still happen through a public process.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Stansbury clarifies that valuation will involve public participation.

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