[Roccus]

I would say state and county politicians are equally empowered by this ruling.

[nathanbedford]

Theoretically they are, but if you read the language of the opinion it is clear that the authorization is conditioned on a demonstration of economic blight and the taking is part of a general plan. The court also said it could step in if matters were abused. Where will conditions exist where economic blight can be demonstrated broadly? Hardly, or at least seldom, in the burbs.

I see this as old school liberalism shifting power to a favored class.

[leprechaun9]

In NJ, the county level of Government does not have zoning power nor the right of eminent domain! Of course, that is only specifically stated in the NJ Constitution, which means that the Supremes are not bound by it. Similar to granting the wish of Lousenberg to be placed on the ballot, after the specific deadline for changes had passed!