11/02/2025
Every environmental group in NY is supporting Proposition 1 based on the results set in front of us. The state violated the constitution in expanding ski facilities and having been caught a deal has been worked out for 1500 acres more preserved land elsewhere and thus the state managed facilities can be finished and compete globally. Being clear we are not seeking to oppose the Amendment: I share this post in the name of balance as a question of principle exists and should not be ignored: if preserved land can be developed for the sake of economic opportunity and international sports, Is 'forever' wild just mean, 'wild until its valuable enough' and then the saws and backhoes start up? What are these laws worth if the words mean so little. A state agency evoking this practice today, could be a 1%er resort tomorrow. Its not the same, but the spirit of "do the stuff and make it legal later". isn't that what Trump does? Outside these questions: here is a case for voting no.
by Kim Hermance, President, Co-founder and Co-director, Project CIVICA, Inc,