Village Targets Janes Plaza Shopping Center With Eminent Domain Action
“During the summer of 2012 Woodridge amended its Janes Avenue Tax Increment Financing District plan. The change went into effect after several months of Village Board consideration and public input. The change allowed for TIF…
Town Wins Eminent Domain Case Over Manchester Country Club 12th Tee
“A Superior Court Judge ruled that the town was in the right when it seized a 1.29 acre piece of property by eminent domain to serve as the 12th tee on the Manchester Country Club…
Soccer field owner battles Dallas plan for horse park
“Activists are fighting efforts by the City of Dallas to seize a private soccer complex to make room for a golf course and equestrian center. “They’ve just told me they need the land, and they’re…
Eminent domain case remanded back to Fillmore County
“In what is the latest development in the eminent-domain dispute between the city of Preston and the local parties – John and Bernadette Snyder, Vernon and Kay Ristau – who refused to sell their property…
Rancher’s eminent domain bill dies in Idaho Senate
“An Idaho rancher’s bill that sought to protect private property rights by limiting governments’ use of eminent domain is dead after a Senate committee voted 5-4 against it Feb. 5. Supporters say the bill was…
Rancher’s bill would limit use of eminent domain in Idaho
“A bill designed to protect farmers and other landowners from government takings by limiting the use of eminent domain in Idaho has gained a foothold in the Idaho Senate. The Senate Local Government and Taxation…
Papaikou eminent domain advances to final reading
“The Hawaii County Council voted to approve the Papaikou Mill Beach access taking through eminent domain on Friday, after another lengthy day of public testimony. Seven councilmembers voted “yes” to the resolution, which still needs…
City to demolish Holland’s South Street home
“The property at 58 South St. has been vacant since Holland’s arrest. It has been vandalized and has deteriorated over time, according to city officials. “This is long overdue,” said Ward 5 Councilor Bob Mills,…
Land grab should be condemned
“If you really don’t mean to proceed with the case just yet, don’t file it,” responds Smith family attorney Bruce Smith (no relation), who has not yet seen the letter. “If you don’t need immediate…