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Article: Eminent domain fight not over yet, say supporters: measure similar to Prop. 90 could be on ballot in 2008.
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- San Diego Business Journal
- Article date:
- November 20, 2006
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The ability of government to take private property for public use was challenged in the Nov. 7 state election. And while current eminent domain law was upheld, many believe the fight for reform is far from over.
Proposition 90 asked voters if state law should be amended to limit government's ability to take private property through eminent domain. Though 53.6 percent of San Diego voters voted in favor, only 47.6 percent of voters statewide supported the measure.
Supporters argued the ballot measure would stop government from taking property through unfair use of eminent domain and without just compensation.
Opponents said Proposition 90 would ...