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Two Eminent Domain Measures
The June primary is upon us. This ballot features two statewide propositions, both narrowing the government's ability to use its power of eminent domain to condemn and acquire private property. This is not a trivial issue. A ridiculous recent decision by the U. S. Supreme Court now allows governments to take private property, such as people's homes, for transfer to new, private owners, such as a Fortune 500 corporation, for no purpose other than increasing tax revenue. We must act to prevent this from happening in California. Both Prop 98 and Prop 99 will curtail this new use of eminent domain. But while Prop 99 stops there, Prop 98 tacks on a sinister and gratuitous abolition of rent control. Obviously I don't think that's a good idea. Why? Read my ratings to find out. Then make up your own mind. Happy voting, |
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