Residents press for openness as panel explains common use of NDAs in economic development
Residents said nondisclosure agreements and opaque deal-making have eroded trust. Economic-development and utility leaders explained why NDAs are used in competitive recruitment and power contracting but emphasized that rezoning, special-use permits and planning hearings are public.
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Several residents told the panel they feel excluded when discussions about large projects happen under nondisclosure agreements. Richard Dewberry and others asked why deals are negotiated behind closed doors and urged future talks to be public.
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