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…
Editorial Opposes Use of Eminent Domain to Give Property to For-Profit Developer
“The NorthJersey editorial board opposes a recent use of eminent domain in the borough of Emerson, where the Borough Council recently voted “to seize four properties in the downtown that will enable a for-profit…
Yellow House Bid Wins Committee Approval, But Selectmen Delay Final Action
“A proposal from an Island contractor to convert the Yellow House property into rental apartments and retail space was easily approved Monday by a town committee that has been evaluating proposals for the property….
Council delays land bank, allocates $75K for landlord fund
“The Charlottesville City Council has delayed the creation of a public-private, nonprofit land bank corporation, but has agreed to allocate $75,000 to a new city Landlord Risk Reduction Fund. After the council adopted a resolution…
Eminent domain unsettles residents
“The City of Oakley’s plan to use eminent domain to remove seven homes at 3486 Main St. to make way for roadways, sidewalks and other future projects, has residents living on the property fearful of…
SANDAG Nears Deal to Develop Clairemont Trolley Station Site After Threatening to Seize Property
“For months, San Diego’s regional planning agency, SANDAG, has been threatening to seize a valuable piece of land at the site of a planned trolley station in Clairemont. The agency wanted to build a parking…
De Blasio’s top attorney on eminent domain
“The de Blasio administration is willing to use eminent domain in certain circumstances to advance its affordable housing plans, the mayor’s top lawyer said Thursday. Zachary Carter, the city’s corporation counsel, was asked about eminent…
AHFC: Gastineau Apartments beyond saving
“The Juneau Assembly had hoped to seize the Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain, and have Alaska Housing finance a project by a private developer to rehab the property and turn it into affordable housing. Mark…
St. Louisians fighting to keep homes
“The city of St. Louis is trying to find the space to keep the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and its 3,000 jobs within city limits, but some residents are willing to put up a fight…
Protest held against eminent domain bill
“A protest was held Sunday in North St. Louis city to demonstrate against the eminent domain bill which would allow the city to acquire domain in the city’s third and fifth wards. The eminent domain…