James Sheldon has received wide acclaim for his speaking appearances before public officials, political organizations and citizens’ groups.

His most frequently delivered speech, entitled “Taxing Developments,” covers the severe impact of rapid growth on town, county and school property taxes.

He has also presented "The Real Problems with Property Reassessments," "The Hidden Costs of Big-Box Commercial Development," "Affording Affordable Housing," and other timely speeches on land use and municipal finance.