Medford could use eminent domain to gain downtown property
“The Medford City Council this Thursday might authorize a possible eminent domain action against a property that currently houses Shoes Right Here, a shoe store at the corner of Fourth Street and Central Avenue. Part…
Maine Lawmaker Seeks More Eminent Domain Protections for Landowners
“”Should people have to live in fear for years and years and years that their property is going to be taken and they’re going to be given nothing for it?” he asks. Sen. Thomas says…
Agency starts eminent domain proceedings for I-80/680 project
“About four acres needed for the next big Interstates 80 and 680 interchange-related project will be taken from the owners through eminent domain if negotiations for a selling price fail. The Solano Transportation Authority Board…
Judge gives state a nod in Silveria ranch eminent domain case
“The state Department of Transportation has offered owner Lorraine Silveira about $1.8 million in a condemnation proceeding, including $282,000 for 32 acres of pastureland next to Highway 101 at the Redwood Landfill at the north…
Eminent domain starts for Blairs Lane Bridge
“Placerville City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Blairs Lane Bridge Improvement/Replacement Project at Tuesday’s meeting. The project, funded under a federal grant from the Highway Bridge Program, would…
Fresno City Council approves eminent domain for frontage road
“The Fresno City Council voted Thursday to use eminent domain to acquire two plots of land in West Fresno in order to build a frontage road alongside Highway 180. The council voted 6-1 to proceed,…
With new hire, NDOT serves notice it won’t give away the store on eminent domain settlements
“That’s right. And that’s why lawyers who have been trying to get as much money from the state and Clark County for years suddenly are staring at themselves in the mirror. Currently, sources say, Fitzsimmons…
Henrico loses eminent domain dispute with property owner
“A Henrico Circuit Court jury awarded Emily Sterling $236,750 in the case, agreeing with her claim that the county’s offer of $126,000 for the property at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Gayton…
Hyattsville using eminent domain to redevelop Route 1 corridor
“Two lawsuits filed on Oct. 22 with the Prince George’s County Circuit Court seek to condemn the two properties across the street from each other which are the site of two auto repair shops, D&E…
Tulare moves to declare eminent domain
“The city believes an easier access highway interchange is of vital importance for stimulating development, jobs and revenue for the cash-strapped city. But the city needs everyone to agree to sell and close the deals…