Rauf Bolden: Abusing eminent domain in Orange Beach
“Confiscating properties through eminent domain to build bridges and roads in Orange Beach is abusive. It rails against conservative ideals. Nothing says socialism quite like seizing private lands, getting what the government wants at…
Treasure Coast algae bloom: Environmentalists call for land seizure
“As toxic algae blooms inundate residential waterways in South Florida, environmentalists are calling on state leaders to address the crisis by seizing land owned by the politically well-connected sugar industry. Lake Okeechobee pollution running off…
President’s weekly report — March 27, 2015
“Eminent domain — New Jersey Supreme Court abandons precedent, Property rights — Settlement in North Carolina, Property rights — Public trust doctrine in Indiana, Property rights — Compensation for lost access” read the entire article…
LBI homeowners sue to block public beach access
“The family that owns a $4 million oceanfront property in Loveladies has filed suit against the township, claiming their property was made a public access point for the beach because they have refused to sign…
Judge to NJ: You can’t just take Margate land for dunes
“The beach town of Margate and its Philadelphia law team has scored a victory in federal court against Gov. Christie’s plan to build one big dune along the state’s coast. U.S. District Judge Renee Marie…
Oceanfront homeowners on LBI sue over town taking their property for dunes
“In the ongoing battle over how far government can go to build protective beach dunes in New Jersey, a group of oceanfront homeowners in Long Beach Township has sued the town over what it says…
Why Bay Head tells Christie ‘no’ on easements
“They’ve been pilloried in the press and condemned by state officials and even some of their own neighbors. Still, Bay Head’s oceanfront homeowners remain adamant and united: They will not sign easements necessary to allow…
Brown signs Martins Beach public access bill
“Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a bill requiring the State Lands Commission to negotiate public access to the shoreline at Martins Beach, an 89-acre beachfront property Khosla purchased in 2008. The decision comes on…
Hill: Martin’s Beach bill still has bite
“Earlier this year, state Sen. Jerry Hill signaled that seizing a private dirt road for the public good could be the only way to restore access to the secluded Martin’s Beach. In a controversial step,…
Martins Beach access bill headed to governor
“Legislation that could mean greater public access to Martins Beach in San Mateo County cleared its final legislative hurdle on Thursday and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. The state Senate approved Senate Bill 968…