C-M seeks to seize property
“Canon-McMillan School District will begin the eminent domain process to take property across from the school’s football stadium that could be used for parking in the future.
The empty lot – about 15,000 square feet on Youngstown Street – was formerly the site of a dilapidated furniture warehouse that was torn down in September. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to begin condemnation proceedings.
Under Pennsylvania law, a school district can “exercise eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries” for public use as long as it compensates the property owner.
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Petsko, Emily. The Almanac 6 February 2014.