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Texas ISD Apologizes for Eminent Domain Threat. 3 Pieces of Intel you need to Know.

The ISD: Dallas ISD

The eminent domain threat: In Novmeber 8 businesses received letters from DISD chief operations officer with the subject line: eminent domain. The letter explained that the district is in the early stages of building a new school and may acquire their properties.

The apology: A trustee and the DISD COO both apologized to the businesses and local community in person at a public forum.

Dallas Morning News | Dallas ISD backs away from possible school site,…

INTERIM Committee Report. Land & Resource Management. 4 Recommendations.

Land and Resource Management Interim Committee Report for 2016 makes these recommendations:

Excessive and abuse local regulations should be addressed by targeted local bills. (pg. 66)
” A public notice to unincorporated areas of its boundary lines changing due to annexation or ETJ expanding. ” (pg. 71)
” Reconsider annexation reform which will balance the powers between private property owners and municipalities. ” (pg. 71)
“Reconsider eminent domain reform to ensure fair compensation…

3 Points. Eminent Domain. Legislative Priority.

What entity lists eminent domain as a legislative priority? Empower Texas

What 3 points do they point to as requiring eminent domain reform:

Private gain from eminent domain– whether it be private entities using eminent domain authority or local officials benefitting developers
Public Use should be roads, water lines or electricity, & not high speed rail developlment
Amoritization is just as bad as eminent domain.
- What is amoritization? Changing zoning rules to deprive property…

Why the chant to use eminent domain against Trump Tower? What you Need to Know:

NYC is footing the bill. Securing the 58 story building is estimated at $35 million from now until 1/20/2017
Donald Trump loves eminent domain.
NY has expansive eminent domain laws.
There are safety reasons to use eminent domain. The security at Trump Tower for hinder traffic, impeding commerce & draining tax payer dollars.

Washington Post | New York should seize Trump Tower

Civil Asset Forfeiture Lege Trend. State #17 Passes Reform.

The 17th state to reform civil asset forfeiture laws: Ohio

What does Ohio’s bill do?

Limits the crimes for which civil asset forfeiture is permissible
Switches the burden of proof to the state and away from the Defendant
Prevents civil asset forefeiture for amounts below $15,000

The opposition:

law enforcement organizations
Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Reason.com | Ohio Legislature Passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Legal Quagmire: City Wants to use Eminent Domain to Obtain a Utility

The City: Claremont, California

The eminent domain acquisition: The local water utility which the city thinks is charging residents too much

The legal drama: 21 day trial. The Court, in a tentative decision the City didn’t offer facts to back up its right to eminent domain. Final decision anyday.

Lexology | O’Melveny & Meyers | City of Claremont’s Water System Acquisition Attempt Rejected

City Uses Eminent Domain Against Private Company. Electric Poles. 3 Bits Informed Intel.

The city: Hastings, Nebraksa

The target property to acquire: Utility poles owned by Windstream

The public purpose: Acquiring a secure the means of distributing electricity to the citizens of Hastings without relying on a 3rd party for repair

Hastings Tribune | Council approves eminent domain for utility pole ownership