Pooler to use eminent domain for first time
“After avoiding its first use of eminent domain in a recent property dispute with a local family, the city of Pooler intends to use it in a separate matter to build a parking lot. On…
City’s ‘eminent domain’ threatens Port Orchard homes
“City officials want to expand the walking trail along the Sinclair Inlet. To do it, the city may seize five waterfront properties using eminent domain – and that has those homeowners seeing red. “This is…
City closer to eminent domain settlement
“St. Joseph continues its eminent domain efforts for a waste water pumping station, a public park and access to utilities on the east side of the city. St. Joseph has been seeking eminent domain against…
Port Orchard homeowners fear losing homes to trail
“Port Orchard homeowners in the path of a proposed waterfront trail project are boiling mad after learning there’s a chance they could lose their homes. One of the options is routing the three-mile trail around…
Alexandria Officials Plan to Use Eminent Domain to Acquire Old Town Parking Lot
“City of Alexandria officials voted Tuesday to move ahead with plans to use eminent domain to acquire a popular parking lot along Old Town’s waterfront. The land currently belongs to the Old Dominion Boat Club,…
City OKs purchase of land next to Eagle Point Park
“City officials approved a payment of $100,000 for property connected to Eagle Point Park that was seized by the city through the use of eminent domain. At a council meeting on Tuesday, the city approved…
Big Island residents push for beach access through trail on private property
“Residents on the Big Island are pushing for 24-hour access to a popular beach that can only be reached by crossing a private property. The beach is next to a former sugar mill property that…
Feds: No eminent domain in Paint Rock Wildlife Refuge
“Keith Springs Mountain residents in Franklin County have aired their opposition to the proposed Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge, largely based on an eminent domain threat, but the federal government says in writing it…
Lynchburg moves to acquire house using eminent domain
“Lynchburg is moving to initiate eminent domain proceedings against a Wards Ferry Road home for use in the Heritage High School project. The 2.39-acre property at 3010 Wards Ferry Road, next to the school entrance,…
Bike path moves forward on ‘friendly’ terms
“A key piece of the puzzle to construct a recreation trail from the village to Fish Hatchery Road fell into place Monday. Lisa Robbins, the niece of Dora and Betty Keller, owners of the Alpine…