U-C Sanitary District talking eminent domain on Cronus project
“Officials at the Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District on Thursday will talk about using eminent domain to get land for a pipe that’ll run to a plant near Tuscola. But, they’re hoping it doesn’t come…
Encourage Engen on eminent domain
“I am all in for the municipalization of our water. The mere fact that an investment group wants to assume control of our drinking water appalls me. Even my local Missoula Organization of Realtors real…
Public voices support for eminent domain case against Mountain Water
“The city of Missoula should continue its fight to own Mountain Water Company despite the difficulties along the way, according to a vast majority of citizens who gave public comment Monday. Said Patricia Hogan: “I…
Council considers giving Engen full authority to pursue Mountain Water
“To local elected officials, the fight is about money, morality and even a legacy for the next generation. On Monday, the Missoula City Council holds a public hearing on granting Mayor John Engen authority to…
Algonquin’s utility purchase devastates city’s legal argument
“Missoula Mayor John Engen seemed confident at his recent press conference. He insisted that despite the purchase of Mountain Water Co. by Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp., nothing is changed. But I bet behind closed…
Claremont water system valued at $222 million in new report
“A new report commissioned by Golden State Water Company found its water system is worth $222 million in an eminent domain action, four times the appraised value by the city. It is the first time,…
Utilities gets second eminent domain request
“For the second time in a month, the Lebanon City Council granted Lebanon Utilities the power to exercise eminent domain over a portion of property located at 1802 Dead End Road at Monday’s council meeting….
Measure W: Claremont water bond is focus of discussion
“Those on both sides of the city’s takeover of the local water system agree the issue is potentially years away from being resolved. The first test will come Nov. 4 when Claremont voters will decide…
Montana City Attempts to Regain Control of Water System From Carlyle Group
“Three years ago, Carlyle Group CG +2.59% LP bought the pipes, pumps and water wells in Missoula, Mont., and several California communities in what the firm assumed was a relatively low-risk bet. By most accounts,…
House Votes to Protect Private Property Rights, Halting EPA and Army Corps’ Land Grab
“Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 in an attempt to halt the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’…