(65 quotes found)
“The vast, overwhelming majority of Americans are opposed to using eminent domain.”
Dana Berliner
“It does seem that our pre-eminence in physical sciences is simply no longer there,”
Pete Domenici
“The city seized my property in eminent domain to widen 4th Avenue. Now I'm paying rent on property I owned three months ago.”
John Knight
“Eminent domain has been used historically very judiciously and mostly appropriately in North Carolina and other states. Our opposition is strictly based on our concern about the potential change in direction with eminent domain that the Supreme Court had opened that threatens private ownership of property.”
Ken Chalk
“I'm not particularly fond of eminent domain. I don't know why we have to buy up everything there before we put out a request for proposals.”
Marie Horenburger
“The eminent domain issue is not just about Riviera Beach.”
Martha Babson
“It's kind of ironic. This bill encourages the use of eminent domain, and in most states just the opposite is happening.”
Terry Mackin
“I think it's true that nothing exists outside negotiations or a last resort of eminent domain to allow the city to realize its vision, but anything other than working it out is a mess for everyone.”
Mitchell Legler
“I look at it when you do that as a form of eminent domain.”
Douglas Aiken
“create a chilling effect on the use of eminent domain for a variety of public purposes not specifically mentioned in this legislation including schools, public safety facilities, and affordable housing.”
Eddie Perez
