Virginia Democratic panel bucks voters on amendment
“The Democratic Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee voted to oppose an eminent-domain measure that Democratic voters in the state support by a 20-point margin, and expected to pass overwhelmingly on the Nov. 6 ballot.”…
Vote Yes!
Question One on the ballot is the Eminent Domain Amendment. This amendment is about putting an affirmative definition around what constitutes a taking of private property under eminent domain. Webert, Michael. Fairfax Times 21 September…
Eminent domain ballot issue flies under radar in Virginia
When voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they will decide whether to insert language into the state constitution that bars localities from obtaining private property for economic development purposes. WashingtonExaminer.com 19 September 2012.
Cuccinelli campaigns for eminent domain amendment
“Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli came to town Thursday to highlight a property dispute that he says shows why voters should pass a state constitutional amendment in November to further limit government’s ability to seize…
Attorney General Cuccinelli campaigns in favor of limits on government use of eminent domain
The proposal would restrict eminent domain powers by allowing the taking of property only for public use, not for the purpose of private economic development that is deemed to benefit the public. The measure was…
Cuccinelli to speak on eminent domain
The amendment on property rights states that : “No… private property… shall be damaged or taken except for public use… not where the primary use is for private gain, private benefit, private enterprise, increasing jobs……
Eminent domain trial underway in Virginia
Eminent domain trial underway in Pulaski County Leamon, Scott. WSLS 10 News. 6 August 2012.
Private property rights campaign launched in Virginia
Private property rights campaign launched in Virginia. Virginia Farm Bureau. Southeast Farm Press 31 July 2012.
Virginia referendum may curtail eminent domain power
Virginia referendum may curtail eminent domain power. Walker, Julian. PilotOnline.com 17 July, 2012.