Posted on 06/27/2025 5:19:16 AM PDT by MtnClimber
If the area is full of run-down warehouses and industrial blight, why is this farm the best candidate for the housing project? Buy a crap warehouse for next to nothing and knock it down.
Why does this township have any legal standing to condemn property in an “unincorporated area”? Who would “own” the propety after seizure? Is the site even appropriate for low income housing? Have years of using agricultural chemicals made the area unsafe for children? Where’s the Environmental Impact Report (3 years and $100k)? Any conflicts of interest for the local government/public officials pushing the project (enriching themselves or relatives with contratcs and kickbacks perhaps)? Some public interest lawyering might derail this land theft.
I figured that’s what happened but I love to keep it rolling. Good to know ya.
The warehouses in that area aren’t run-down or blighted. In fact, the place has been a hotspot of development for modern, state-of-the-art distribution centers occupied by some of the largest retail and transportation company brands in the U.S.
“”I’m actually indirectly involved in a situation not unlike this one, and due to our unique circumstances I would LOVE to have the government take the property under an eminent domain process.””
Well no wonder.... you are looking at this as, by contrast, the exact opposite of what the Henry family is experiencing. You think it’s OK for the government to push these people around. You’re in it for the money only.
Please see the rest of my posts on this thread. It’s not about the money. My own situation is admittedly unique. I do not think it’s OK for government to push people around. I’d be on the Henry family’s side on this one.
“”Please see the rest of my posts on this thread. It’s not about the money. My own situation is admittedly unique. I do not think it’s OK for government to push people around. I’d be on the Henry family’s side on this one.””
Ok, good to know. Thanks for the clarification. Your post #53 sounded otherwise.
1. Property takings under eminent domain are absolutely a legitimate function of government, as long as the property owner is compensated based on the fair market value of the property.
2. This particular case isn't a legitimate application of eminent domain because "affordable housing" is not a legitimate public use of the property.
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