Claremont to Vote on Possible Eminent Domain Action Against Private Water Company, 7/15/14
The City of Claremont is turning to its citizens to ascertain whether or not the city should forcefully take possession of the local privately owned water company, Golden State Water Co. The City Council unanimously voted that a $55 million bond measure will be placed on the November ballot relating to acquisition. As the water… Read more »
Pre-Condemnation Entry: Procedure Can Be Unconstitutional, 4/25/14
The Third Appellate District Court of Appeals has ruled that pre-condemnation entry on to the property an agency is seeking to condemn may be unconstitutional. If upheld, it will ultimately create significant obstacles for agencies to overcome in attempts to progress with eminent domain actions. Historically, California law entitled agencies to enter properties “to make… Read more »
California Town Uses Eminent Domain To Eliminate Private Water Company, 4/10/14
Notwithstanding the public backlash following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Kelo v. City of New London several years back, government agencies are getting more and more creative with stretching reasons to support exercising eminent domain. The city government of Claremont, California is attempting to take over a private water company using eminent domain and… Read more »
Claremont’s Eminent Domain Power Renewed, 12/3/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian Claremont’s city council has extended the city’s eminent domain authority to include nonresidential property. According to the article, “Claremont renews its eminent domain power,” from the Daily Bulletin, the city had to amend their redevelopment plan in order to extend their eminent domain authority for 12 more years. In the article, Councilman… Read more »
Claremont Redevelopment Agency’s Eminent Domain Authority May Be Extended; 11/23/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian Claremont’s city council will be voting this Tuesday to decide whether or not to extend the redevelopment agency’s eminent domain authority on nonresidential properties. According to the Contra Costa Times article, “Claremont examines eminent domain“, some city council members have an issue with this ordinance. The city’s mayor, Corey Calaycay, is against… Read more »
Claremont council wants more options for new police station; Contra Costa Times, 9/25/08
By Wes Woods II CLAREMONT – Instead of approving a Monte Vista location as the best site for a new police station, the City Council has decided to look at more options. The commission will return to the council with the information before the end of the year, Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooper said. The… Read more »