Property Rights Up for Grabs

By Henry Lamb
October 18, 2004
NewsWithViews.com

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home - unless the government wants it.

Until 1954, a man's home was his castle, where no one could enter without an invitation or a warrant. Then, under the watchful eye of the U.S. Congress, the city of Washington, DC decided to exercise eminent domain to take land from poor blacks to redevelop a blighted area. The action was upheld by the Supreme Court [Berman vs. Parker (1954)].

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Another Decision like Poletown?

"We must realize that, if Jesse's property is taken by eminent domain, it will be the first time eminent-domain has been used to take homesteaded property in Florida for an environmental project. This will set a precedent that should concern us all. Who among us is next?"

To read more about Jesse Hardy's fight go to his website

Modification of the Traffic Level of Service Policy

Read how 13 intersections are slated for "protection" from requirements for developer-paid mitigation to improve traffic flow conditions. "Protection" in this case refers to protecting "intersections from traffic flow improvements," not protecting residents from traffic congestion.

Four meetings are scheduled for the week of October 25th.
If you travel throught these intersections then it is imperative that you attend one of these meetings:
The Alamada /Hedding
Berryessa Road/Capitol Avenue
Bird Avenue/San Carlos Street
Capitol Avenue/Cropley Avenue
Capitol Avenue/Hostetter Avenue
Capitol Avenue/McKee Road
Eleventh Street/Taylor Street
First Street/Taylor Street
Fourth Street/Hedding Street
Lincoln Avenue/Willow Street
Meridian Avenue/San Carlos Street
Santa Clara Avenue/ 24th Street
Stevens Creek Boulevard/Winchester Boulevard

To read the City's meeting notice click here

Supreme Court Takes Eminent Domain Case

Property owners will finally have their voices heard by the Supreme Court. The highest court has agreed to hear the case concerning residents in New London, Connecticut whose property is in jeopardy. These residents could lose their homes so that a new hotel and health club can be built.

You can read more on this at CNN's website.