Hilton Calls Coastal Commission Idiots | Texas News

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took a helicopter tour of Oceano Dunes, calling the Coastal Commission “idiots” and vowing to overhaul it if elected, after being invited by local advocates who’ve fought restrictions for years. The dunes — a beloved spot for families and off-roaders drawing two million visitors annually and $500M in economic impact — remain at the heart of a heated political battle as the election nears, with rival candidate Xavier Becerra yet to accept the invitation to see the area firsthand. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b9c6649dea6f52d