Riverfront business owner worried about redevelopment
“Monica Miller says she has big plans for Miller Yacht Sales and the Cedar Cove Marina. But she wants to do it her way. “I am the only one who can make decisions here,” Miller…
City Council ‘Moving Ahead’ with Eminent Domain Proceedings for Western Blvd
“Plans for a connector road through Stateway Plaza are still progressing after the Watertown City Council discussed the issue Monday night in executive session, following its regular meeting. Earlier in the evening, Alexandria Bay developer…
Landowners warned about pipeline
“More than 50 landowners from across Crawford and Richland counties were informed Tuesday evening that there’s not much they can do about a natural gas pipeline that’s planned for their area, possibly their very property….
Towns ordered to pay legal expenses in water supply dispute
“TThe Northern Will County Water Agency has been ordered to pay more than $100,000 for legal expenses to the owners of a water supply line it is trying to acquire after the agency voluntarily dismissed…
Appeals court upholds award for $1.3 million
“After four years of legal battles, James Taylor, owner of the US Bank property at 833 S. State St., is one step closer to a $1.3 million check from the city. As part of its…
BRUCE TOWNSHIP: Property rights advocate speaks to residents
“An overflow crowd showed up at the Bruce Township hall Aug. 18 to hear Jeff Axt present his case on why residents should fight a proposed natural gas pipeline that will be installed in the…
Lipscomb: City could use eminent domain at Raleigh Springs Mall
“The City of Memphis hasn’t committed to using eminent domain to acquire Raleigh Springs Mall for a $66 million mixed-use redevelopment – but it could. Robert Lipscomb, the city’s director of housing and community development,…
Missouri Landowners fight back against private company seeking eminent domain
“Over 700 vocal opponents attended and spoke out at the Missouri PSC Hearing in Monroe City on Aug. 12. The Missouri PSC held its first two public hearings concerning the highly controversial Grain Belt Express…
California Legislature Moves One Step Closer to Authorizing Eminent Domain for Martins Beach
“Just in case you lost track of the Martins Beach saga, here is a quick summary and update. According to reports, a couple of years after billionaire Vinod Khosla bought beachfront property in San Mateo…
Experts talk about erosion of property rights
“Andrew Morriss, dean of the University of Texas A&M School of Law, told 120 people attending the Montana Property Rights Conference Friday morning that a utility used condemnation proceedings to take thousands of trees off…