Which large western state utilizes redevelopment agencies that have eminent domain authority? California
When did redevelopment use of eminent domain slow? During the financial downturn
Which use of emient doamin garnered the ire of property rights advocates in California?
- The use of eminent domain
- To transfer private property to another private party
- The transfer, used by school districts & local governments, was to increase jobs or increase tax revenues
What’s the California Legislature doing now to eminent domain for redevelopment?
- Increase funding for redevelopment efforts
- Redefine blight to allow for property where the median income is below the state average
What has the California Legisaltive Analysts Office said about eminent domain for redevelopment?
- ““The state’s costs associated with redevelopment have grown markedly over the last couple decades, yet we find no reliable evidence that this program improves overall economic development”
- Any increase in jobs would have resulted without the redevelopment agency use of, or threat of, eminent domain