The Opinion: KP-0267 (2019) Who requested the opinion? Corrections Committee Chairman James White What questions does the opinion answer? “whether a Texas court would conclude that the Eighth Amendment’s excessive fines guarantees are incorporated by the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause or, alternatively, by its Privileges and Immunities Clause” “whether· Texas courts would recognize article I, section 13 of […]
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Non Profit Distributing Eminent Domain Information to Property Owners.
Where: US -Mexico Border Who: Rachel’s Network What is the target audience of Rachel’s Network? addressing the “other side” of commonly-discussed issues targeting marginalized groups overlooked by media coverage and funding efforts such as translating eminent domain information + landowners’ rights materials into Spanish How are funds being expended? Center for Biological Diversity Texas Civil […]
TREND. No Eminent Domain Limitations.
Where: California What bill did not address raised eminent domain abuses? SB 5 (2019 | CA) A bill to reestablish a redevelopment agencies that were know to have ” abused eminent domain” & replete with “crony capitalism.” How much redevelopment funding is in SB 5? $2 billion a year to the local governments 1/2 of […]
Meet the Resolution of Necessity. Local Government Resolution to Authorize Eminent Domain.
Where: Utah What is a “resolution of necessity”? Utah local governments pass resolutions of necessity to authorize eminent domain actions by government attorneys How much funding is included in a resolution of necessity? The resolution lists the amount appropriated by the local government for the eminent domain taking. Camarillo Acorn | City wants to strike […]
Land Use. 1 TX County. More input. Low Income Housing.
Where: Harris County TX How is Harris County planning on strengthening its input in low income housing development? By passing resolutions supporting developments. What is Harris County’s goal? To prevent what they see as arbitrary denial of low income housing tax credits Community Impact | Harris County seeks to have more influence in tax credit […]
3 Theories why Republicans Choose Trump over Property Rights
Immigration rhetoric trumps border property rights Trump likes the ruling in Kelo and has reprioritized property rights There is no Republican resistance to de-prioritizing property rights L.A. Times | Reason | Opinion: Trump seizing private property for his wall? Don’t say he didn’t warn you, GOP
Anatomy of one of the largest BLIGHT designations
Where: Wisconsin What entity designated the properties as blighted? Village of Mount Pleasant How much land was designated as blighted? 2800 acres, including “luxury homes” What entity benefited from the taking? FoxConn Wisconsin Watch | ‘Blight’ declaration for Foxconn one of the largest ever seen, experts say
Land Use. Anatomy of a Group Opposing Short Term Rental Regulations.
Where: Detroit Who: Sharing Detroit Who is Sharing Detroit? short-term rental owners managers contractors other individual supporters of short term rentals What affiliations? Not affiliated or supported by Airbnb What 4 short term rental regulations are opposed by Sharing Detroit? Short-term rental properties must be the owner’s primary residence Rental units must be at least […]
Business Start Up: Property Rights in BlockChain Data
What start up is advancing blockchain property rights? Bitmark Who is investing? WI Harper and DCG Who is on board with Bitmark’s concept? UC Berkeley, H2, and Pfizer Bond and Finance News | Blockchain-based Property Rights Startup Closes $3M Led by HTC
Local Government. Land Use. Park Equity.
What is park equity? well-maintained with quality amenities and programming in low income and minority areas How does park equity benefit cities? promote equity in mental and physical health encourage economic prosperity “Infusing vibrancy back into public spaces transforms the perception of place and can become a strategy for wealth building for existing residents and […]