Federal suit aims to secure Alameda street through eminent domain
“The federal government has filed a lawsuit against the state of California and the East Bay Regional Park District in order to use eminent domain to secure McKay Avenue, the street leading to the Crab…
Our View: No eminent domain for Sunoco
“he Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution guarantees, among other things, “preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.” Citing those guarantees, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court earlier this year told…
Eminent domain possible for convention center
“As officials with the City of Odessa look for land downtown to offer as an incentive for a possible hotel and convention center, the city manager said council members could use eminent domain to acquire…
From Bundy To The Keystone XL: Where’s The Property Rights Outrage Here?
“Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has become something of a folk hero among the anti-government, pro-property rights crowd, thanks to his recent standoff with the federal Bureau of Land Management. Some landowners in the path of…
Selectmen vote against taking Berry Street land by eminent domain
“he selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to recommend against attempting to take by eminent domain the Berry Street land where a developer has approval to construct 196 apartments. The developer, North Andover Holdings LLC, applied…
County starts eminent domain proceedings over airport land
“Warren County leaders voted Tuesday to begin eminent domain proceedings to expand Warren County Airport’s main runway after a property owner opted out of a sale agreement. The county believed it had come to an…
Crisfield begins eminent domain proceedings
“City officials have begun eminent domain proceedings to take over property that sits in the middle of a planned wind turbine project at the sewage treatment plant. Crisfield City Council members approved the measure because…
Eminent Domain: The Real Solution to Scumbag Sports Owners
“t’s been known for decades that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is a racist jerk. Ditto Daniel Snyder, the owner of that professional football team in our nation’s capital whose current horrific anti-indigenous team…
ORLANDO CITY SEE LATEST LAND NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN, EMINENT DOMAIN LIKELY
“Orlando City need to secure one final piece of land to begin construction on their downtown soccer-specific stadium, but they will likely need the city of Orlando to go the route of eminent domain to…
Why There Is Interest in Bringing Back Redevelopment
“A few weeks ago, Public CEO published an article by William R. Maurer, an attorney for the Institute for Justice; a firm that defends against eminent domain abuse. In his commentary, Mr. Maurer blames former…