Eminent domain is NJ’s new storm over Sandy
“After many New Jersey Shore towns were damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the state is eyeing private land to set a chain of protective coastal dunes, but property owners aren’t giving in without a fight, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
The state had asked for around 2,000 owners to sign easements, but almost 800 refused to do so. Now, town officials, supported by the administration of Gov. Chris Christie, are sending out letters to owners signaling that the government is ready to seize the land, according to the newspaper.”
CNBC 26 December 2013.