Georgia city takes on utility over eminent domain
A tiny Georgia city that is battling a utility co-op’s efforts to erect 100-foot poles and string high-voltage power lines through land designated for a nature preserve has asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to…
Nichols files bills to limit property tax increases, restrict eminent domain and reform welfare
“Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), filed legislation today to limit the growth of property taxes, prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational purposes and to significantly reform the state’s welfare system. “These bills represent some…
Hiatts asked BSU for $1.25 million
what makes it so valuable is its unique location at 506 N. McKinley Ave. It stands directly across the street from BSU’s Frank Bracken Administration Building and diagonally across the intersection of McKinley and Riversides…
City passes condemnation resolution – Newton Kansas
“The project would widen and make other improvements to Limit Street between 15th and 20th streets. The estimated cost for construction is $1.55 million. Of about 23 easements needed for the project, the city has…
Affordable-housing plan using eminent domain advances in Council
“The condemning of real estate is a sacred act, which should only be used in the most extreme of circumstances by a municipality,” Feibush said. “It should not be used to subvert private development in…
Marietta, church agree to bring in mediator over land deal
As part of ongoing negotiations in a proposed real estate deal between the city of Marietta and the Roswell Street Baptist Church, the city had threatened to use eminent domain laws. But after a show…
Special meeting to be held on eminent domain.
Eric Peters, executive director of the Tyler County Development Authority, said the issues with the current road, “Not all of the available sites within the industrial park are efficiently accessed by the existing road. Constructing…
Philly Plans Eminent Domain To Displace Private Projects With City Ones
“It’s customary, when discussing eminent domain, to allow that it’s a necessary use of state power that enhances the good of the community, before then going on to discuss whatever horrendous abuse is being committed…
Papaikou eminent domain advances to final reading
“The Hawaii County Council voted to approve the Papaikou Mill Beach access taking through eminent domain on Friday, after another lengthy day of public testimony. Seven councilmembers voted “yes” to the resolution, which still needs…
Nichols files bills to limit property tax increases, restrict eminent domain and reform welfare
Nichols’ second bill, Senate Bill 96, would prohibit state or local governments from taking private land for recreational purposes. “No homeowner should lose the roof over their head so others can have a place to…