Rally opposes bill before Congress dealing with Washington County land.

Publication: Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)

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Byline: Mark Havnes

Jul. 26--ST. GEORGE -- A grassroots organization unhappy with a bill intended to guide land-use issues in Washington County held a rally Tuesday night, saying the bill, recently introduced in Congress, is flawed and should be postponed until more input can be gathered from a broader spectrum of the community.

Lin Alder, executive director of Citizens for Dixie's Future, said the bill was constructed before the public had an adequate chance to comment and favors special interests. "It's putting the cart before the horse," said Alder.

The rally, held at the Washington County office building in St. George, was intended to bring awareness to the bill that was two years in the making by a select committee representing a variety of interests...

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