Grand Forks Council Continues to Support Military Collaborations While Opposing State Bill That Would Restrict Military Impact Zones

The Grand Forks, North Dakota City Council voted unanimously to oppose a state bill that would form a North Dakota military compatibility commission addressing land sales in a 25-mile radius of installations, according to the Grant Forks Herald. The state bill would create four military impact zones overseen by the newly formed state commission.

“The creation of the military impact zone is probably good for our military and our community, and the military compatibility commission isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” North Dakota City Council President Dana Sande said. “However, the 25-mile jurisdiction is incredibly problematic; I think it really challenges and is an infringement to our home-rule authority.”

Editor’s Note: A previously published version of this story mischaracterized the position of local officials. We regret the error.

Air Force photo By Senior Airman Ashley Richards