Amended eminent-domain bill puts limits on RTD
Amended eminent-domain bill puts limits on RTD Leib, Jeffery. The Denver Post, 20 February 2008.
RTD TOD and House Bill 08-1278
“After hearing emotional testimony from some property owners whose land is being taken for use along a light-rail line, the House Transportation Committee passed an amended bill Tuesday that places curbs on RTD’s power of…
Curb on land-taking could pinch light rail
Curb on land-taking could pinch light rail Leib, Jeffery. The Denver Post 8 February 2008.
New digital tower nearly complete
New digital tower nearly complete. Wolf, Jeffery. 9news 4 February 2008.
Foes fight RTD land seizures
Foes fight RTD land seizures Leib, Jeffery. The Denver Post 23 January 2008.
50 State Report Card
“In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s now-infamous decision in Kelo v. City of New London, 44 states have passed new laws aimed at curbing the abuse of eminent domain for private use….
Kelo v. New London
“At issue is whether governments can forcibly seize homes and businesses, for private economic development. Under a practice known as eminent domain, a person’s property may be condemned and the land converted for a greater…
Land grab should be condemned
“If you really don’t mean to proceed with the case just yet, don’t file it,” responds Smith family attorney Bruce Smith (no relation), who has not yet seen the letter. “If you don’t need immediate…
Couple vows to fight RTD over light rail, eminent domain
“For the last 23 years, Galen Foster and his wife, Kim Snyder, have been building their dream at the corner of 14th Avenue and Wadsworth. It’s their home and business, but now it’s slated for…