Eminent Domain Battle Won't Go Away

California voters are likely to decide on two eminent domain initiatives in 2008. One is a very limited measure backed by local government organizations, while the other is a far-reaching measure that would also prohibit rent control.

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October 19, 2007, 7:00 AM PDT

By Paul Shigley

The battle between the League of California Cities and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is taking shape, as League's incoming president explains to Bill Fulton. There's a lot of history behind this fight, which was nearly headed off in the state Legislature.

Now, the campaign promises to get expensive.

FULL STORY: Voters To Decide On Eminent Domain — Again

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in California Planning & Development Report

Government / Politics California

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