No, it really doesn't matter if the local gov't swings left or right, if they are persuaded by business interests, then property rights will obviously be discarded at will. I would have to say that the retail/corporate interests that are strong-arming gov'ts are swinging mostly right, tho. Party affiliation really doesn't matter, but their practices are reprehensible.
Our county has recently started some tremendous growth. This will NOT help us individuals. the city government have already had one 'secret" meeting to vote to tear down some buildings. the paper was signed before anyone was told. So YES, you are right, there will be a big problem from local gov'ts on this.
Georgia state legislature tried to slip two bills through that would be ROUGH when coupled with this decision.
TLR