City looks to eminent domain for train station land
Council members will hear the issue of acquiring 85,592 square feet of land for a proposed train station at the section of Vanden and Peabody roads. The area would be used for a parking lot,…
Homeowners denied in eminent domain case against Long Branch
The city never purchased the property from the owners, however, but Wegener said the city tied it up so the owners could not sell their properties if they had wanted to. Furthermore, he said the…
Vote yes on Question 1 Nov. 6
Question 1 specifies that eminent domain cannot be used unless it’s for a true “public use,” such as roads or schools, and it would ensure just compensation, including payment for lost access and profits. It…
Papaikou beach access eminent domain advances
After a lengthy debate on Tuesday, The Hawaii County Council’s Finance Committee gave a positive recommendation to the taking of the Papaikou Mill beach access trail through eminent domain. Corrigan, David. Big Island Video News…
Commissioner: Stony Brook Downtown Project Won’t Involve Eminent Domain
“In a letter to Assemb. Steve Englebright dated Oct. 10, Brookhaven planning commissioner Tullio Bertoli wrote: “I can with great certainty indicate that not only will eminent domain not be necessary but that it is…
Property rights issue will be on ballot
Property rights have been under assault since the Supreme Court’s infamous 2005 ruling Kelo v. New London. In Kelo, the Supreme Court held that a local government could use eminent domain to take private property…
Court sides with NJ town in eminent domain dispute
A New Jersey appeals court has denied an attempt by homeowners in Long Branch to get additional compensation from the city in a long-running eminent domain dispute. abc27 WHTM 16 October 2012.
NJ Appellate Court Affirms Right to Condemn
“Yesterday, the appellate division affirmed a trial court decision that rejected a property owner’s request to dismiss a condemnation action on the grounds that the State failed to engage in bona fide negotiations. State, DOT…
Thorndike Fire and Water Commission seeking to take property by eminent domain for water main replacement project
Brown said the commission was seeking temporary easements for a period of two weeks that would allow the contractor to park equipment on the property. Brown said the total area needed was just a few…
Barnes-Gelt: Questions for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
I have more down-to-earth questions for our young, energetic mayor: • Where are you taking the people of the city you govern? • Is this a good time to permanently raise taxes for Denver property…