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Critics also point out the optics of the situation. They argue that this approach looks like government overreach—using a natural disaster as a justification for forced land redistribution. Many see this as a classic case of “public good” masking underlying land and power grabs.
On social media and local news, misinformation has spread, further fueling controversy. Figures like Spencer Pratt have claimed that the bill would strip local zoning decisions and push dense, low-income housing onto vulnerable neighborhoods—claims that, while not entirely inaccurate, are seen by critics as exaggerated or misleading.