The great state of New Jersey is showing us that true eminent domain reform will not be easy as it will take away power from the politicians. Camden’s City Council voted against eminent domain reform to “save its redevelopment plans”. Bull Twinkies I say. It was to save the power these politicians have accumulated.
The vote drew hisses and boos from some of the nearly 40 people in the audience.
The use of eminent domain – which forces property owners to sell their land for public use – has become a major tool in Camden’s efforts to implement its multimillion-dollar, state-funded, five-year Recovery Act.
Camden is adopting redevelopment plans that cover the entire city, potentially exposing all property owners to displacement via eminent domain, according to Councilman Gilbert “Whip” Wilson, who proposed the moratorium.
But he mustered support only from Councilman Ali Sloan El. via Philadelphia Inquirer
The only way these egotistical and selfish politicians will realize that people want to own their property without fear of it being taken from them to improve the tax base is to “throw those politicians out” and replace them with people who respect private property.
If the politicians will lose their jobs. Then they will understand that people are serious about eminent domain. Otherwise, just expect lip service and close votes as they maintain the status quo.
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