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1. Article · Aug 22, 2026 · Michael James Taylor | Other Voices

   Ideas & Opinions — Michael James Taylor: Reasonable concerns with Flock (opens the original)

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   My concern with Flock Safety isn't based on assuming that everyone who has access to its information will misuse it. It's much simpler: if this information is considered too sensitive to be available to everyone, we should ask what makes it safe in the hands of those allowed to possess, search, analyze and share it. The sensitivity of the information doesn't change depending on who is looking at it. What changes is who we are being asked to trust. After attending the recent Nevada County Board o

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2. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Michael James Taylor | Other Voices

   Ideas & Opinions — Michael James Taylor: Good intentions, but better to get it right: Thoughts on Nevada City’s STR ballot measure (opens the original)

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   Over the past several weeks, I’ve refrained from taking a firm public position on Nevada City's proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) ballot measure. Rather than relying on headlines or public commentary, I carefully reviewed the City Council agenda packet, the proposed ordinance, and the Council's public discussion before reaching a conclusion. There’s been a tremendous amount of work invested by City staff, the Planning Commission, City Council, neighborhood advocates, property owners, local bu

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