The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

To the editor:

When questioned about eminent domain during the 2022 gubernatorial candidate debate, Gov. Reynolds answered many times that “there is a process in place.” That process is playing out now at the Cardiff Event Center in Fort Dodge where Summit Carbon Solutions is making the case for its hazardous CO2 pipeline and landowners are being forced to defend their land. Seeing events unfold, it’s questionable if Reynolds understands the process.

I was among 200-plus landowners and supporters who attended the opening day of the hearing on Aug. 22. While I was ready for a formal he...