• 4:29 - 7:57
Mike Colomb | The Forgotten Power Of Private Membership Associations
Nevada County Development Disputes and Government Overreach
Mike Collum describes a failed attempt to build a brewery and restaurant on his eight-acre commercial property due to county interference. Despite initial approvals, local officials demanded a $1.5 million investment in road improvements, bike trails, and crosswalk relocations following a neighbor's complaint. This experience led to a critique of government employees who view themselves as masters rather than public servants.