Thanks to Guseman

But a healthy tax base is a sign of community agreement and economic vitality, a compact among residents that a 21st century appreciation of county government and its purpose must be sustained by sidelining 19th century privileges to landowners who escape their civic responsibilities with ancient waivers or unproductive use of their lands. My hat is off to your intrepid Ms. Guseman for elucidating a key point in this much-needed public discussion.