Ruling: Utility panel lacks authority over eminent domain
“An Arizona Supreme Court decision says utility regulators don’t have authority over a city’s use of eminent domain to take over a utility. The court’s decision Thursday erases the Arizona Corporation Commission’s order that…
Eminent domain approved for project: Needles City Council targets 14 parcels for Interstate 40 connector
“The city council unanimously approved 14 resolutions to use eminent domain for the Interstate 40 connector project during its Nov. 12 meeting. The project is designed to improve the connection between Highway 95 and I-40….
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…
Goldwater Institute weighs in on Florence copper mine
“The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute has asked Pinal County Superior Court to dismiss an attempt by the town of Florence to acquire a mine through eminent domain. The Florence Town Council voted last year to take…
Mesa eyes eminent domain for Fiesta ‘micro parks’
“The Mesa City Council will be asked on Monday, March 17, to approve the use of eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire land for several “micro parks” in the Fiesta District. City Engineer Beth Huning,…
Scottsbluff board OKs use of eminent domain
“The Western Nebraska Community College board has decided to let the college administration use eminent domain to acquire two acres of land adjacent to the Scottsbluff campus. Knapper says the college has been unsuccessful in…
Toltec Governing Board invokes eminent domain to acquire final piece of school site
” The Toltec Elementary School District Governing Board is pursuing eminent domain to acquire a nearly 20-acre site needed for its new charter school. The board voted 3-1 Aug. 21 to go to court to…
Town is still looking at eminent domain
“Back on March 4 the Town Council voted unanimously to use the town’s eminent domain powers if necessary to buy the Florence Copper Project. Is the town currently working on a way to acquire the…
Hualapai ‘couldn’t keep up’ after taking over Skywalk
“That eminent domain seizure, however, is one of many points of contention with Skywalk developer David Jin, who is locked in a legal battle with the tribe that’s worth millions of dollars.Jin’s attorney, Mark Tratos,…
Florence backs off on acid ban
“The Town Council has agreed unanimously to lift its 8-month-old ban on sulfuric acid, avoiding a showdown with Curis Resources in federal court. The town, however, continues to pursue eminent domain to acquire the Florence…