Real Estate & Property Law

An example of the Kelo aftermath

By Alan Ackerman

thefacts.com

Over the course of the project since its inception in the early 2000s, officials have debated the project’s need. The marina survived six years of political power struggles and court battles. Many opposed the city’s attempted use of eminent domain to secure dockfront property for the marina.

McDonald reiterated the marina project will go through because that was one of his campaign promises. But the new findings will push the marina further behind schedule. Tarver predicted a summer 2009 opening but said it needs to be completed in a timely manner so the city could start getting money back on the lease.

-The Freeport,Texas overbearing and inane destruction of private property for a private use is an example of what makes owners shudder about the Kelo decision. The private use taking involved here will affect the whole community.

Full post as published by National Eminent Domain Blog on October 22, 2008 (boomark / email).