Colorado Couple May Lose Home In ‘Open Space’ Eminent Domain Seizure
“The county claims that it is seizing the property through eminent domain in order to preserve open space, according to an Associate Press report. The Barries say they have no plans to develop the land…
Couple’s Colorado dream home turns to nightmare as they face having it confiscated
“Now the county government, alarmed that the couple drives their ATV up a 1.2-mile old mining road to the cabin, wants to take the Barrie’s land — and it’s doing so by claiming eminent domain….
Family rooted since 1896 fights 75-acre seizure
“With controversy swirling around a proposed park along the Mississippi River in Hastings, a man whose family has owned the land for more than 100 years says he doesn’t want to sell the best parts….
Legislation would guarantee beach access
“Seeking to answer the public-access quandary at Martin’s Beach once and for all, state Sen. Jerry Hill introduced legislation this week that could ultimately call upon the government’s powers of eminent domain to claim a…
Dakota County family fights to save riverfront home
“Neighbors in Dakota County say they are engaged in an uphill battle to keep their beloved properties along a portion of the Mississippi River near Hastings where the county wants to build a bike trail….
Eminent domain can save Mount Manresa
“Who is supporting the sale of Mount Manresa to developers? Do they have a petition for that? How many people have signed up? The Save Mount Manresa committee, on the other hand, represents 10,000 people…
Martins Beach: Lawmaker proposes eminent domain for access on Khosla’s property
“A Peninsula state senator is ratcheting up the pressure on Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley billionaire who has blocked public access to secluded Martins Beach since buying the property for $37.5 million. State Sen. Jerry…
Sen. Hill proposes legislation to open Martin’s Beach
“Seeking to answer the public-access quandary at Martin’s Beach once and for all, state Sen. Jerry Hill plans to introduce legislation next week that could use the government’s powers of eminent domain to claim a…
Organizers Push for City to Save Retreat House on Staten Island
“Last month, Supreme Court Justice Charles Troia ruled to deny requests from opponents to bar the $15 million sale of the Jesuit retreat house Mount Manresa to private developers, NY1 reported. The Committee to Save…
Funeral Held for Brooklyn Woman Who Led Fight Against City’s Use of Eminent Domain
“Tubman’s picture is still displayed in the window of Chatel’s home on Duffield Street. It was one of several houses on the street that the city wanted to demolish back in 2004 to make way…