Suarez: Brightline rail was entirely private and owned its right-of-way
Francis Suarez · The Formula for Building America's Happiest City: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez | All-In Live · Jun 3, 2025 · at 10:13
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez responds to Jason Calacanis regarding the government's involvement in the creation of Florida's Brightline passenger rail line.
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“No, they had the right of way. So it was totally private.”
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