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To: oldironsides

"I really do not think anyone can imagine what chaos this decision could cause. "

Here's one comment already:

http://www.record-journal.com/articles/2005/06/24/news/news01.txt

Meriden, Conn.

Decision could help city in redevelopment project
By Steven Scarpa, Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN -- A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday upholding the rights of local government to seize property for private development could theoretically apply to the City Center Initiative, although backers say it is unlikely eminent domain will be needed.

"I think that power should always be used sensitively. But it is good for the economic development business," said Wayne D'Amico, Meriden Economic Resource Group coordinator.


28 posted on 06/24/2005 5:20:28 AM PDT by bwteim (Begin With The End In Mind)
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To: oldironsides

""I really do not think anyone can imagine what chaos this decision could cause. " "

And here's another opinion from Connecticut, Norwich Bulletin, about a surgeon wielding a sledge hammer...
I am sure citizens of Norwich will rest easy tonight.

In Norwich, seizures are last resort
By DOROTHY SCHNEIDER
Norwich Bulletin

"This is an important decision for municipalities struggling to revitalize post-industrial neighborhoods," said Norwich Assistant City Manager Bob Zarnetske, who's slated to take over as city manager at the end of the year. "(But) we recognize eminent domain is a sledgehammer and has to be wielded carefully."

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050624/NEWS01/506240303/1002


34 posted on 06/24/2005 5:36:17 AM PDT by bwteim (Begin With The End In Mind)
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