It's gonna be a crowded ballot!
It will be quite telling when we see who is on which side.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/28/BAG0LJLKDS1.DTL
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The California measure would require governments to occupy seized property themselves or contract out for public use. It also could increase how much governments must pay for seized property.
Critics say the California initiative is grossly misleading because in addition to the eminent domain provisions it would gut government's ability to regulate land use and urban growth.
In particular, the measure contains controversial language that would require governments to compensate landowners if new regulations not directly related to public safety hurt a property's value -- unless the property is exempted from the new restrictions.
Cities, redevelopment agencies, urban planners and environmental, school and public safety groups say they will vigorously fight the measure.
This is California. So as soon as the voters pass something in the public good, the courts will rule it unconstitutional.
I am sure the cities and counties in the state will directly or indirectly spend millions to defeat this bill. If the various governmental agencies cannot contribute directly, they will have unions, and other special interest groups do it for them. I hope it passes.