Beaufort County mulls use of eminent domain for road connection
“The county wants the land to build a new roadway between Old Miller Road and Lake Point Drive, both of which currently dead-end within the development. The new road would offer a straight shot through…
Riverdale Park Pursues Eminent Domain of Jey’s Auto
“The future of the long-vacant garage at 5731 Baltimore Ave., also known as Jey’s Auto is currently in dispute, with the Riverdale Park Town Council seeking to acquire the address by eminent domain, while the…
Local fighting eminent domain claim
“Rebecca Lynn Eminger figures it’s a David vs. Goliath type fight, but she’s not going to give up a parcel of her land without a fight. In a court filing, Southwestern Public Service Company contends…
Amherst Town Meeting may consider eminent domain articles
“Town Meeting could get to consider large expenditures to preserve affordable housing for low-income residents and protect a large wooded tract in North Amherst from being developed as high-end student housing. These eminent domain articles…
North Las Vegas homeowners wary of eminent domain plan
“Those who own a home in North Las Vegas — and owe more than it’s worth — may soon be dealing with a controversial proposal that could have the city seizing the underwater mortgage. Cliff…
Landowner Fights Eminent Domain for NM Transmission Line
“Rebecca Lynn Eminger figures it’s a David vs. Goliath type fight, but she’s not going to give up a parcel of her land without a fight. In a court filing, Southwestern Public Service Company contends…
Eminent domain OK for $17.5 McCord Road project Underpass at rail crossing set to be completed by 2017
“County commissioners approved a request last week from County Engineer Keith Earley to purchase property for the $17.5 million project through eminent domain. Some of the property being sought by the county will be used…
Heartsill Happy with Eminent Domain Bill
“A bill that passed the Iowa House last week would weaken eminent domain laws. Representative Greg Heartsill tells KNIA/KRLS News that the legislation clarifies that land cannot be taken via eminent domain for recreational use,…
Urban Land Conservancy Completes Largest Land Acquisition to Date for Development at Denver Rail Station
“The Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), in partnership with The Piton Foundation and Gary Community Investment Company (GCIC), City of Denver and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), today purchased 9.4 acres of land…
Eminent domain process leaves Hobart man feeling shortchanged State Department of Transportation says it must be wise with tax money
“Shrovnal, who turns 82 next month, has had property at that intersection for more than a half-century but now must give up part of it for road improvements the DOT is making in the area….