State Senator's View: Local decisions deserve public trust, not NDAs

State Senator's View: Local decisions deserve public trust, not NDAs

Local government works best when trust, communication, and good faith are at the center of decision-making. Over the past several months, conversations around a proposed data-center development in Hermantown have raised important questions about how communities balance transparency with the realities of competing for investment. These are not easy situations, especially for small and mid-sized cities trying to grow their tax base, create opportu…