Category Archives: Eminent Domain

September 15, 2006 Senate has Fourteen days to pass eminent domain legislation From the Institute for Justice.: Last week, Senator James Inhofe introduced S. 3873, the “Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2006.” This bill is identical to the House … Continue reading →

ALERT!!! HELP? There has been a great deal of vandalism in the neighborhood. Windows have been broken, items taken from vacant houses, light fixtures destroyed, etc. Some of the vandals have been caught by the police. However, the vandalism is … Continue reading →

January 22 Sunday’s Oklahoman page 4 What’s the Legislature planning? SBl066 by Sen. Earl Garrison, D. Muskogee, would prohibit state and local governments from taking people’s private property for private use. The measure indicates a public entity would not have … Continue reading →

Excerpts from a few of the articles on the Florida Eminent Domain case Riviera Beach, Fla., wants to displace about 6,000 of its residents and raze their homes to build a yachting and residential complex. “What they mean is that … Continue reading →

CINNABAR: Who are they. Some articles, etc. that you might enjoy “investigating.” There may be a connection between Gary and Parmalee from Tulsa. This is where Gary came from. Hummmm….. OSU to make property offers by March: http://www.ocolly.com/read_story.php?a_id=28593 TULSA AIRPORT … Continue reading →

Traditional eminent domain process: 1. Notice sent of intent to acquire 2. Appraisal made 3. Negotiations with property owner 4. If the two sides cannot agree, the government entity files for eminet domain in court 5. Court appoints three individuals … Continue reading →

There is an interesting article by Emily Schwarz that discusses expansion plans at Columbia, Harvard and University of Pennsylvania. “I found that the expansion project enjoying the best community relations was the University of Pennsylvania’s redevelopment of the 40th Street … Continue reading →

I have heard from a few concerned citizens and am starting this thread for their comments.