‘Reform’ that’s worse than doing nothing: Orange County CA Register, 5/24/07
Editorial Government-backed measure on reining-in eminent domain would do little good No one should be shocked by dishonesty in the political process, but an effort by the League of California Cities and other big-government organizations to supposedly restrict the abuse of eminent domain is so dishonest that it’s worthy of caution.Consider: The groups that over… Read more »
City of Del Rey Oaks Defends Eminent Domain Ordinance: Monterey County CA Herald, 5/24/07
By Andre Briscoe A new ordinance outlining how Del Rey Oaks could acquire property using eminent domain was written only to comply with state law, according to the city attorney. On Tuesday, the council heard the first reading of the proposed ordinance.But City Attorney Rob Wellington insisted that it was necessary to comply with recently… Read more »