Golden State Water Company hosting forum in Claremont
“Golden State Water Company will host a meeting tonight with its Claremont customers. “The company is going to make more of an effort to the community,” said company spokeswoman Julie Hooper. “We’ve tried to be…
Will Cal Am play fair?
“The voice of the powerful water monopoly is unfolding. Its slick writing style and language are starting to show. I am referring to the Oct. 24 commentary in the Herald by Cal Am General Manager…
Claremont eyes eminent domain to acquire water company’s local assets
“City Council members have approved eminent domain as a possible tool to acquire Golden State Water Co.’s assets in the city and appropriated $350,000 to that end. The unanimous vote occurred Wednesday night at a…
Easements for Ursina Borough sewage project complete
“The last of the property easements needed for Ursina Borough’s sanitary sewer project was obtained Wednesday through eminent domain proceedings in Somerset County court. Eminent domain is a legal right-of-use taking of privately owned land…
CCWD trustees begin eminent domain process
“A public hearing has been scheduled before the Clark County Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees regarding the acquisition by eminent domain of a right-of-way on the former Mohave Generating Station property. According to background…
Marietta after eminent domain for center
“The City Council unanimously supported using eminent domain to take two properties just north of the 120 Loop in an effort to finish the final project from the 2009 parks bond. Over the last month,…
Eminent domain plans on hold
“St. Joseph has plans to build an East Side wastewater improvement area for a wastewater pump station, sewer treatment facility, a linear public park and general utility access cuts. On Wednesday, the case was scheduled…
Lawyer: Cost of Mountain Water Co. acquisition hinges on fair value for utility
“Missoula Mayor John Engen wants to acquire Mountain Water Co., even if it means a takeover by eminent domain. But whether the city can win the potential legal battles appears to depend on whether it’s…
Pueblo County officials remain wary of Colorado Springs water project
“A construction update on the $1 billion Southern Delivery System played out Friday like dinner theater with a polished cast of characters, intrigue and accusations. Three Pueblo County commissioners sat back and listened to presentations…
Town of Iron Gate has to pay landowner $115,000
“The town of Iron Gate has had to mortgage its town hall, raise taxes on cigarettes and lay off part-time workers to pay the settlement in a lawsuit over its use of eminent domain. In…