Voters pass amendments Nov 15, 2009
Prop 11: Restricts eminent domain by prohibiting the taking, damaging or destruction of personal property for public use unless the action is for the ownership, use and enjoyment of the property; as well as limits the governments authority to grant the power of eminent domain to other entities. Passed with 84 percent of Dallas County votes. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Businesses react to substation plan Nov 15, 2009
If they cannot reach an agreement, the town plans to take the property by eminent domain. If the town takes the land by eminent domain, it would be responsible pay for both companies moving cost and for a broker to help find new suitable locations. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Ken's Steak House diner car plan sparks family squabble Nov 14, 2009
Pike's Park and Ride is now, until the Pike took the land by eminent domain in 1994. After that, Hanna moved it to 541 Worcester Road, "right next to executive apartments," but never got the permits to open it. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Voter turnout light in Falls County Nov 13, 2009
PROPOSITION 11: HJR 14 would amend the constitution to provide that the taking of private property for public use ( eminent domain ) is authorized only if it is for the ownership, use, and enjoyment of the property by the State, its political subdivisions, the public at large, or by entities granted the power of eminent domain, or for removal of urban blight ... The amendment would also limit the legislature's authority to grant the power of eminent domain in the future unless it is approved by... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Pfizer leaving New London as part of consolidation Nov 12, 2009
Closing the New London facility is a blow to that city, which won a 5-4 decision before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005 that allowed city officials to seize by eminent domain nearly 100 homes and small businesses to make way for Pfizer's plans to build corporate offices, condominiums and a hotel and conference center. The justices ruled in a landmark decision that the city could seize the property for private development because it served a public purpose. (Republican-American)
$40M bond OK'd for intercounty pipeline Nov 11, 2009
They don t anticipate any problems related to eminent domain for the remaining property. It could be, and perhaps is, the best thing as far as sliced bread in diversifying our water supply in northeastern Travis County, Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Pfizer Inc. Plans To Vacate Its R & D Center In New London Nov 11, 2009
The pending loss of Pfizer's headquarters could also complicate New London's effort to redevelop the Fort Trumbull area an ambition that led to the city's controversial seizure of private homes through eminent domain and to a subsequent bitter legal battle that ended with a decision in the city's favor in 2005 ... Why doensn't the City of New London claim possession of the Pfizer Campus under eminent domain then lease the propety very reasonably to a socially responsible company. (FOX61, CT)
Chargers, city are discussing downtown Nov 10, 2009
City officials have not ruled out using their eminent domain powers for the stadium, Pudgil said yesterday. For now, the city and team are agreeing to a series of regular meetings to study the stadium concept. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fight the BPA Nov 10, 2009
Eminent domain allows government to force citizens to give up their property. The primary purpose of this project is to carry power south to Oregon and California. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Two nominated for Flight 93 commission Nov 10, 2009
Twenty candidates were interviewed for the two local vacancies left by the resignations of Somerset County Commissioner Pamela Tokar-Ickes and Stonycreek Township Supervisor Gregory Walker, national memorial Superintendent Joanne Hanley said at Saturday s commission meeting (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Flight 93 Memorial Breaks Ground in Pa. Nov 8, 2009
The USG had to seize the property via eminent domain from the owner and the original memorial design was supposed to have been crescent-shaped. Neither this story or the offical weblink mention anything about the controversy. (CBS News)
Constitutional Amendment election results (887) Nov 7, 2009
Drawing much of the attention among the 11 proposals was the proposal to limit power of eminent domain ... 11 Limits on power of eminent domain: 2,564 in favor and 496 against; passed statewide with 81 percent of the vote. (Boerne Star, TX)
Property rights win big in amendment election Nov 6, 2009
Proposition 11 will limit eminent domain powers and will specify that governments in Texas are prohibited from taking private property and giving it to a private developer to increase the tax base. Of the 10 other amendments on the ballot, only two failed in Brewster but passed statewide. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Voters Approve Most Local Proposals; State Amendments Win Approval Nov 5, 2009
Statewide, voters gave early and decisive approval to Proposition 11, which limits the governments power of eminent domain. It was the last of 11 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, but one of those that got the most attention, as the Waco-based Texas Farm Bureau, Gov. Rick Perry and his Republican primary rival, Sen. (KWTX.com, TX)
All propositions pass Nov 5, 2009
Most notably, Proposition 11, which dealt with property rights and eminent domain, won approval with a resounding 81 percent ... The amendment would require a two-thirds vote of all members of each chamber to grant the power of eminent domain. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Tower Investments sues MDHA for access to appraisal records Nov 5, 2009
MDHA has initiated eminent domain proceedings against Tower and other downtown property owners, offering Tower $14 ... Tower s lawyer, Joe Conner, a partner at , sent an open records request on Oct. 16, the day MDHA initiated eminent domain proceedings. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Texans Approve 11 Propositions Nov 4, 2009
Eminent Domain, Beach Access Among Propositions ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas voters on Tuesday passed a proposition limiting the government's eminent domain powers and another creating a fund for more top-tier research universities, along with nine other constitutional amendments on the ballot ... Proposition 11 -- the eminent domain amendment supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, Gov. Rick Perry and Perry's Republican rival, Sen. (Click2Houston, TX)
City to go to court over eminent domain actionValue of land on shores of Lake Ewauna in dispute Nov 4, 2009
City to go to court over eminent domain action ... The city has already spent $100,000 trying to settle a dispute over the value of land on the shores of Lake Ewauna obtained through an eminent domain action ... The city used eminent domain to take control of the property, and the FAA, which will eventually fund 95 percent of the cost of the mitigation effort, won t pay more for the property than it has been appraised at, Whitlock said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
El Paso Voters Decide On 11 State Propositions Nov 4, 2009
"One that I thought was important for our community was the one regarding eminent domain," said Stan Okies, of West El Paso. Okies is referring to Proposition 11 which will ban government from using eminent domain to take someone's land just to increase the tax base. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Few Texans expected to go to polls Tuesday on amendments Nov 3, 2009
It also limits the Legislature s power to grant eminent domain authority to a governmental entity. Voting sites open Tuesday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. are. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Council meets Tuesday Nov 3, 2009
Also on the consent agenda is a second reading and approval of an ordinance to provide for establishment of non-conforming structures and improvements on property acquired as a result of of eminent domain. For information, contact the City Secretary's office at 972-624-3105. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Texas Amendments Nov 3, 2009
It also limits the Legislature's power to grant eminent domain authority to a governmental entity. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
In support of I-Caucus Nov 1, 2009
SD dictates how communities are to be restructured and requires the violation of property rights with no reasonable compensation, so it is even more insidious than eminent domain rulings recently passed by the Supreme Court. In the American Thinker article dated Oct 28, 2009, titled UN Agenda 21: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal and state agencies may attempt to deny grant money to states and cities that do not adopt smart growth... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Trick or Treat: A voting guide for Texans (20) Nov 1, 2009
It also limits the legislature from declaring the power of eminent domain (which means condemnation) ... You dont have to be a rocket scientist or a real estate speculator to know how many in-the-know, in-the-club grabbers have secured property under the guise of eminent domain only to emerge fat, dumb, happy and ultra-rich through acquiring personal property in the costume of public good only to flip their investments into mega fortunes at the expense of the little people. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Sin City' changes will take a village Nov 1, 2009
Sin City' changes will take a village - Bill McEwen - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
Aldermen OK McKees Northside plan Oct 31, 2009
The plan approved Friday does not authorize the use of eminent domain or include a guarantee from the city to back part of the $380 million in TIF, two elements that would require separate bills. McKee also is seeking state tax credits, which haven't yet been approved. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
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Last house razed from Ohio eminent domain fight - FOX19 ... Last house razed from Ohio eminent domain fight ... The last standing eminent domain home before it was torn down on Friday. (FOX19.com, OH)
County to fight back on pipeline7:34 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 31, 2009
Frustration and resentment only intensify when the pipeline corporation has the protection of federal law regarding eminent domain and interstate commerce. Landowners feel further unprotected because of gaps in state law, such as not requiring a federal environmental impact statement to be completed before the PUC makes its permit decision. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Early voting ending Oct 30, 2009
riverrat wrote on Oct 29, 2009 11:26 PM:" decon - I can not tell you why any of them deserve your vote. I can tell you why they do not deserve mine: Debbie Matthews votes for eminent domain. Sue Stephenson votes for eminent domain, Dean Dickey votes for eminent domain. Tony Greene does not submit itemized contributions or questionnaires, and still am unsure of his position on any issue, including eminent domain. That leaves one mayoral candidate; Jerry Hodges. Debbie Matthews said in closing,... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Development agreement starting to take shape on proposed LS Powerelectric station Oct 30, 2009
Utility access routes may involve eminent domain. It may not be possible for LS Power to buy easements over neighboring property for natural gas pipeline access, and the companies that own the gas pipeline must be able to use utility condemnation to construct those short connections from pipelines to the electric station. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
In close call, Norwood gets my vote Oct 29, 2009
Borders, worryingly, puts a bigger emphasis on eminent domain and making it easier for the city to seize such properties. Both women talk about collecting more of the fines and other monies already owed to the city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Council to forego eminent domain Oct 29, 2009
By a 4-3 vote Monday, council members decided not to appeal Circuit Court Judge Stella Hargrove s ruling which blocked the city from using eminent domain to obtain a strip of land along the river on Terry Pullen s property on Riverside Drive ... The move to use eminent domain has met with criticism in the community, and the issue was raised during the campaign for mayor and vice mayor ... There is not a lot of support for the Riverwalk and even less for eminent domain, Councilwoman Debbie... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
SU steam rates still disputed Oct 28, 2009
On July 6, POA filed another suit, asking the state to condemn SU's steam operation through eminent domain law. Page 1 of 4. (Daily Orange, NY)
Boston Globe: Born Again Oct 28, 2009
In the West End, tucked between Beacon Hill and the North End, what rose from the ashes of eminent domain were the residential towers of Charles River Park. Today, the buildings dismissed as sterile are surrounded by a teeming structural hodgepodge, including sprawling Massachusetts General Hospital and formidable institutional complexes. (Somerville Journal, MA)
BPA seeks help determining route of new transmission line Oct 28, 2009
If land owners refuse to sell, the BPA can sue to force a sale through the government s power of eminent domain to take land and then compensate the owner ... chuck77 wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:10 PM:" Let's not complicate this, no one wants a powerline in their back yard. This powerline will be built to ease the congestion of the North-south flows on what BPA calls the I-5 corridor. Just as the actual I-5 has tight spots in certain areas, due to increased demand (load growth) there is electrical... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hawaii-based A&B sells building for $38 million Oct 28, 2009
His voice and temper rise when he talks about eminent domain and the city's plans to replace Baskin's Auto Supply and other businesses just south of Chukchansi Park with town homes and apartments. "We don't want to go anywhere," says Baskin, 48. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Bourne supports effort to secure beach access: Limit of $3.2 million for Mashnee land Oct 28, 2009
The original article included eminent domain as a possibility ... Johnson said upon the advice of Town Counsel Robert Troy after the attorney s consultation with selectmen the CPA Committee decided it would be prudent to do away with eminent domain possibilities if only to sidestep likely land-damages legal action. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Flight 93 groundbreaking date set Oct 27, 2009
Arlen Specter and Rendell were in Somerset on Feb. 20 to sign a letter of commitment to building the first phase of the memorial by the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PAC off! It's my land! Oct 26, 2009
Statewide Property Owner Coalition Organizes To Limit Eminent Domain With Prop 11 Passage ... Their goal is to make the current state ban on taking private property through eminent domain for private economic development a part of the Texas constitution ... Prop 11: Protect Your Property" Supporters Speak Out! ---"The Texas Association of REALTORS supports the passage of Prop 11 because this enhances the protection of private property rights by placing in the Texas Constitution clear... (Elgin Courier, TX)
Is this still America? Oct 26, 2009
Consider: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper reported this week that Atlanta mayoral candidate Lisa Borders said "she'll use eminent domain powers to take land from owners who poorly maintain their property.". "We need to take it from them," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oil And Ghanas Future Lessons to learn Oct 26, 2009
The government should use its eminent domain powers and buy the coastal lands and develop them into world-class tourist sites as is being done in Dubai and other upcoming tourist destinations around the world. The dust and flooding situation in Accra, Kumasi and other cities can be improved only if policy makers and the political leadership of the country make it a priority. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
State plans to sue BeauRivage owner Oct 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Edition. Cant they understand that there areNO FRESH WATER FISH in Malibu's fetidtrickles, and no record of any catches. (Malibu Times, CA)
Zappalas hold posts at casino association Oct 25, 2009
In addition to working for the association, Mrs. Zappala Peck is a special master for the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court's Board of Viewers, which hears appeals of property assessment and eminent domain cases. Her name appears on the ballot for Allegheny Common Pleas Court, but she has stopped campaigning to make way for other Democratic candidates. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Property owners fight city in eminent domain battle Oct 24, 2009
MDHA filed eminent domain proceedings in Davidson County Circuit Court on Oct. 16 against seven property owners ... 3 million is what MDHA deposited with the court to initiate eminent domain suits. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Guest Column — Guide to Constitutional Amendments, part 2 Oct 23, 2009
Proposition 11 seeks to protect private property rights by prohibiting the taking of private property through the exercise of eminent domain authority if that taking is for the primary purpose of economic development or enhanced tax revenue. It would also prohibit the transfer of eminent domain authority from entity to another, and require that the legislature approve by a two-thirds vote (as opposed to a simple majority) the granting of eminent domain authority to any new entity ... Finally,... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Sparks fly in mayoral debate Oct 22, 2009
riverrat wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:00 PM:" Evening seniorlady. It's too late for a write-in. Or is it? Seniorlady for Mayor? If not, I feel compelled to vote for Hodges. He has a long background of business management, and every answer so far has been focused on balancing the budget, exploring all revenue sources, and against eminent domain. I can not, in good conscious, vote for any listed by blue. Mr. Green hasn't submitted his responses to many of the paper's questionnaires. That sits bad with... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Borders pushes eminent domain Oct 22, 2009
Borders pushes for eminent domain ... Atlanta mayoral candidate Lisa Borders says she'll use eminent domain powers to take land from owners who poorly maintain their property ... Borders said in an interview Wednesday she recognized eminent domain is a controversial issue, but it can be a useful tool, particularly in blighted areas of the city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Finalists chosen in town manager search Oct 21, 2009
He negotiated litigation matters as well, including a roadway relocation and an eminent domain lawsuit disposition. Meagher is a lifelong resident of Billerica, having lived there for over 40 years. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
MDHA sues to take downtown properties Oct 21, 2009
MDHA seeks eminent domain for convention center site - Nashville Business Journal ... MDHA seeks eminent domain for convention center site ... With the s January goal to acquire the land necessary for a new downtown convention center fast approaching, the agency initiated eminent domain proceedings in Davidson County Circuit Court against seven downtown properties. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Early voting in progress on propositions in November election Oct 21, 2009
"The constitutional amendment to prohibit the taking, damaging, or destroying of private property for public use unless the action is for the ownership, use, and enjoyment of the property by the State, a political subdivision of the State, the public at large, or entities granted the power of eminent domain under law or for the elimination of urban blight on a particular parcel of property, but not for certain economic development or enhancement of tax revenue purposes, and to limit the... (Elgin Courier, TX)
Early Voting For Nov. Election Begins Oct 20, 2009
It also limits the Legislature's power to grant eminent domain authority to a governmental entity. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Prop 11 stirs eminent domain debate Oct 18, 2009
The proposed constitutional amendment, one of 11 on the November ballot, also would limit the Legislature s authority in granting eminent domain power in the future ... Hutchison said Prop 11 is an important step toward protecting private property rights and is the beginning of Texas badly needed eminent domain reform that I will help finish as governor ... The proposed amendment leaves loopholes for seizing property for economic development and does not address questions like diminished access... (KHOU.com, TX)
'The last thing we want to do' Oct 18, 2009
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has filed two eminent domain lawsuits against landowners who don't want to sell their properties that lie on the path of the proposed West Belt Loop Road west of Casper ... State law, Archuleta said, allows for the power of eminent domain to acquire rights of way for highways ... So the commission's members voted on Aug. 20 to acquire their land through eminent domain for the West Belt Loop Road, according to the lawsuits. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Brookfield's Commercial Growth Oct 17, 2009
He said during a Sept. 14 presentation that by seeking Chapter 132 powers under the Connecticut state statutes, Brookfield could issue revenue bonds and even exercise eminent domain, which would foster more rapid commercial development since the town could, for example, buy some properties along Federal Road instead of just waiting for some of the private investors "to do their own thing on their own time." Mr. Tinsley, who owns Play It Again Sports near the intersection of Federal and... (New Milford Times, CT)
Aldermen introduce McKees Northside bill Oct 17, 2009
McKee s plan requires a separate bill by aldermen for the use of eminent domain and does not address McKee s request that the city of the project s $391 million in tax increment financing. Throughout the brief board of aldermen meeting, protesters held up placards blasting the redevelopment as an abuse of eminent domain ... Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. of Ward 3 addressed the board on the issue of eminent domain abuse, insisting that property would not be taken from individuals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
City mulls next step for Riverwalk Oct 16, 2009
The city has until Nov. 5 to file an appeal to a judgment issued by Circuit Court Judge Stella Hargrove, who blocked the city from using eminent domain to force the sale of a portion of Terry Pullen s property on Riverside Drive. Hargrove ruled that the city cited the wrong law in the eminent domain suit ... ApatheticKing wrote on Oct 15, 2009 6:11 PM:" They pay city attourney Tim Tisher $211k a year and he cant even cite the right laws for them. I mean come on. They need to fire his a$$ get a... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Concerned Citizens Speak To Council Regarding Swamp-Wetland Area Oct 16, 2009
The Council is now considering Eminent Domain as one course of action to obtain the land. An abatement order had been issued for the overgrowth on the property. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Early voting slated to begin Monday Oct 16, 2009
It also limits the Legislature s power to grant eminent domain authority to a governmental entity. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
After 5 years, developer readyto build Champale town houses Oct 16, 2009
The announcement appears to mark the end to a five-year saga that included the expansion of the project's scope and subsequent legal and financial disputes between the city and neighboring homeowners whose properties were designated for eminent domain seizure. Then the housing market crashed and the recession hit. (NJ.com -- Times)
Candidates debate hot topics Oct 15, 2009
Primarily I heard about taxes and eminent domain, he said. Questions submitted by the audience broached a variety of topics, but many seemed to focus on the economy. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Supporters of President Oct 15, 2009
LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Oct 12, 2009 5:13 PM:" To Cajunator:4.a.Tripled humanitarian aid to Africa.b. Signed a bill that gave non-spousal couples the same federal pension standards as married couplesc. Signed executive order banning federal eminent domain seizures.5.Why pick on ACORN out of the thousands of non-profits receiving federal aid? Simply because two amateur conservative sleuths managed to capture a couple of ACORN employees giving legal, albeit unethical, advice? ".... (New Iberia, LA)
2 judicial candidates agree not to campaign Oct 14, 2009
Mrs. Zappala Peck, who is a special master for court's Board of Viewers and hears property assessment and eminent domain appeals, was rated "not recommended at this time.". She is the sister of the District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., and the daughter of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Stephen A. Zappala Sr.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
N.Y. court to hear challenge on Nets' arena land Oct 13, 2009
"New York is seriously behind the times,'' said Dana Berliner, an institute lawyer. The Connecticut project, where people were removed from their homes, is now just a grassy site, and that redevelopment project was never completed, Berliner said. The group also issued a report calling New York "a hotbed of abuse,'' with 2,226 properties statewide either condemned or threatened with condemnation through eminent domain in the past decade to allow for private development. "The broader issue is... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
NY court to hear challenge to planned arena land Oct 13, 2009
Some businesses and homeowners are challenging the Empire State Development Corp.'s power to force them out, saying the state constitution authorizes eminent domain for public uses, not enriching others. Lower courts have upheld the project. (FindLaw News)
Officials want input on trail Oct 12, 2009
The project will require landowners to sell land or easements to the county government, but no one's land will be taken by eminent domain, Wharton said. "This is a voluntary program," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
