Granjeno Woman Shares Experience Losing Family Property under Eminent Domain
“A cautionary word for those listed in a local newspaper, don’t just ignore it. A floodway in Granjeno separates the United States from Mexico. For resident Aurora Anzaldua, childhood was very different growing up…
Tracy Huggins of DURA explains TIF (Video)
“Tax-increment financing has been in use in Colorado for decades, in many cases boosting both property values and tax revenue for local government. But TIF doesn’t always work, and some counties complain it costs them…
Appel: No eminent domain for pipeline
“Democratic candidate for Congress Staci Appel says she is opposed to the use of eminent domain to construct a pipeline that would carry North Dakota crude oil across 17 Iowa counties en route to Illinois….
The problem with private eminent domain
“Is there really such a thing as private property for the middle class? This week, News 8’s Jobin Panicker detailed a story of future development of a tollway by a private company with the power…
CPAC: National Conversation On Arbitrary Eminent Domain
“David Knight breaks down the national conversation convening at the Conservative Political Action Conference.” read the entire article and watch the news video cast Knight, David. Prison Planet 8 March 2014. on youtube )
Public service commissioner: ‘Avoid’ land seizures for power lines
“Public Service Commission Chairwoman Audrey Zibelman says that in transmission line planning, they’ll do “everything we can to avoid” eminent domain seizures of land and that they prefer projects that stay within existing rights-of-way. Zibelman…
Wilderness Act Turns 50 As Eminent Domain Battle Brews
“The Wilderness Act turns 50 this year, but pending public land acquisitions and possible eminent domain actions by the federal government make the anniversary of the law a controversial one. The legislation allowed for the…
Famed artist’s studio seized by eminent domain
“Famed artist’s studio seized by eminent domain.” read the entire article and watch the video Morris, Clayton. Fox News 8 December 2013
CrossCurrents – A Tiff with TIF?
“What is Tax Increment Financing and how is it used in Colorado – specifically in North College URA in Fort Colllins.” watch the video archive of this panel on you tube League of Women Voters….
Bettendorf Home Owners Subject To Eminent Domain
“About 18 months ago the city started looking into buying sections of 18 properties. As of now, 15 have agreed to a have their land bought out but the other three are being told that…