The mayor of West Haven, CT lost his primary race to a city council person.
Some say the surprising loss was due to a redevelopment project that utilized eminent domain.
What factors concerning the project using eminent domain were deemed harmful to the mayor’s campaign?
- Eminent Domain use for a waterfront outlet mall
- That 4 years since property was acquired, there has been no progress, beyond boarded up property
- Demolition is scheduled for after the primary
Lessons:
Schedule demolition well before a primary.
Fox 61 Connecticut | Stalled outlet mall in West Haven may have cost Mayor Ed O’Brien