‘Takings’ power is eminent issue for DMC
“he Fifth Amendment protects citizens from having their property taken without just compensation, and the Minnesota Constitution has similar language, but reasonable people will always disagree about what’s “just compensation,” and also whether a project…
For answers to housing woes, look to vibrant Davis Square
“THIRTY YEARS ago, Davis Square in Somerville and Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain looked a lot alike. Both were gritty corners of Greater Boston, far off most residents’ radar. And both were hoping a new…
Bill could restrict government’s use of eminent domain
“A bill has passed the N.C. House and is now in the Senate that would restrict government’s power to seize land in North Carolina. Henderson County Rep. Chuck McGrady said that was unfair. He proposed…
No eminent domain for those affected by Orange Avenue project
“Daytona Beach Public Works Director Ron McLemore, project manager for the construction project, calmed their fears. He said there are no plans to do any construction renovations outside of city and county property in which…
Farmers learn about eminent domain process
“With several large regional or statewide infrastructure projects in the planning stages, government eminent domain issues have surfaced for rural landowners in many parts of California. Public works under consideration range from water and flood-control…
N.J. Superior Court Finds That Condemning Authority Is Not Required To Negotiate With Mortgagee Prior To Initiation Of Eminent Domain Action
“In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has held that New Jersey law does not require a condemning authority to negotiate with a mortgagee, which has obtained a…
Eminent Domain Law Making Progress
“In this case the developers of these phases of Hurricane Lake subdivision did nothing illegal. They had the right to exercise eminent domain…and did. But Representative Hammer believes only government entities should have that power…and…
Brockton officials cautiously eye eminent domain for underwater mortgages
“The Brockton City Council recently launched a series of hearings and meetings investigating a proposal to seize underwater mortgages – loans with balances that exceed the current value of the homes they’re tied to. CommonWealth’s…
Montana Senate backs eminent domain rollback
“The Montana Legislature revisited the contentious issue of “eminent domain” Tuesday, as the state Senate voted to repeal a two-year-old law that gives private power line developers the authority to condemn property to build the…
Wyoming House approves eminent domain bill
“Despite opposition from the energy industry, the Wyoming House on Tuesday voted to approve a bill to require energy companies and others using the power of eminent domain to condemn private property to pay a…