T.A.R.A. Addresses Concerns In Town Hall Meeting
“Nearly 100 area residents came out Thursday night to hear a PowerPoint presentation by the local group T.A.R.A. [Taxpayers Against Regional Airport]
Tim Van Maanen, a rural Mahaska County Resident presented the PowerPoint that highlighted the groups concerns over the proposed airport, and the use of eminent domain.
Van Maanen quoted the SCRAA, on them saying that they wanted to complete the land acquisition for the airport without the use of eminent domain. He said if that is the case, then they should remove the use of eminent domain from the 28E agreement.
“We are not against this airport,” Van Maanen said to those gathered, but feel that the airport is not necessary.”
Oskaloosa News 4 July 2013.