Summit County Council approves eminent domain to takeover site for future fire station
“The Summit County Council agreed to support the North Summit Fire District’s effort to acquire property in Tollgate Canyon for a future fire station by eminent domain, an exercise of power that is rarely…
Senate bill would limit county use of eminent domain
“The state senate local government committee will vote Tuesday on SB15-114, which would reduce counties’ authority to use eminent domain to acquire open space. The committee heard testimony and debate for the bill last Tuesday….
Colorado considers limit on open-space land seizures
“A lengthy court battle over government seizures of private land for open space has inspired a bill up for its first vote Tuesday in the state Legislature. The bill would prevent counties from using eminent…