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Consultants outline options for federal land transfer near Ross Creek; council asks staff to review procurement and next steps
Summary
Former mayor Ben McAdams and lobbyist Bill Simmons presented options for Hideout to seek transfer or management authority over federal parcels adjacent to Ross Creek, recommending locally driven, consensus-based approaches and administrative processes rather than immediate federal legislation.
Consultants Ben McAdams and Bill Simmons briefed the Hideout Town Council about options for acquiring or gaining management authority over federal land adjacent to Ross Creek and the reservoir buffer. The presentation emphasized local control, consensus-building among stakeholders and an administrative pathway for transfers or long-term partnerships.
McAdams said his firm advises municipalities on government-owned real estate across the U.S., focusing on how locally informed decisions can align federal land management with community objectives. Bill Simmons, who previously worked on federal land issues in Congress and as a…
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