John Barrasso actually said...

"As written, Planning 2.0 will effectively ignore expert knowledge in both local agency offices and among local land users."

"I am concerned that instead of actually increasing public involvement and streamlining the planning process, this Planning 2.0 process will be less efficient, will be more costly and will marginalize ..."

"This change would result in plans that do not reflect the on the ground realities and ultimately, will disenfranchise knowledgeable, local agency employees."

"Unfortunately, the proposed changes will, in my mind, decrease stakeholder involvement at crucial points in the planning process."