Comments on: Commission Delays Decision On ECUA Request To Take Property For Sewage Lift Station

By: Other views

Other views — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:11:01 +0000

So, with constitutional eminent domain being so despised by the conservative (perhaps fascist) right, does this mean that eminent domain should not be used against Texas landowners along the Rio Grande who do not want a border wall running across and splitting their property?

The US interstate highway system was built with eminent domain. Ask the former residents in Eastside under the I-110 viaduct about it.

Let’s not get caught up in a militia movement or tea party mantra against eminent domain over a lift station. Eminent domain serves its purpose for public good. It can be abused and controversial. But it also serves a public purpose by protecting taxpayers against those who might stall the public need by attempting to stop public progress or make a substantial profit off of something not very valuable. It’s difficult to believe that an area the size of a lift station is worth $40 or $50K in Cantonment.

By: Green Rocket

Green Rocket — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:39:45 +0000

Commissioner Barry (who represents me in District 5) seems to have the best idea about possibly giving ECUA an acre or two in the same general area. Why pay anything when you can possibly get something for free?

By: Tabby

Tabby — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:40:51 +0000

This is stupid. First, I must say that anyone who believes the government cares about your well-being in any way is a fool. Now, they are interested in the perception that they care. That being said, the fact they only offered $2,000 is insane. Especially when the county owns parcels in the area that could be sold or donated. In 20 years, 70% of the population is projected to live in just 15 states. There is a plan in place to urbanize America. Be prepared for eminent domain to be frequently used within the next decade.

By: CW

CW — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:09:03 +0000

$2,000? Seriously? What a joke!

By: Grand Locust

Grand Locust — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:21:49 +0000

An offer of two thousand dollars for over an acre…Who are the people who make these decisions? It just appears to be folks who are too lazy to do their jobs, or utter incompetency being masked by a request for theft from an American citizen. It is great to see elected officials who give credence to our Constitution.

By: David

David — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:52:54 +0000

It would be cheaper to lobby and take back Escambia County from the ECUA…UNDER EMINATE DOMAIN BY ESCAMBIA COUNTY CITIZENS…then again…some need. BAIL MONEY

By: Oversight

Oversight — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:34:51 +0000

Eminent domain has a place and purpose. Plus, it was put in our Constitution more than 225 years ago as a way for the government to provide services for the public. However, in this particular case, it appears that ECUA has not negotiated in good faith considering the reported low ball figure offered and ECUA’s failure to follow-up with a real fair market value offer. I applaud the County Commission for deferring on ECUA’s rush for eminent domain until all reasonable avenues have been attempted and exhausted.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:25:48 +0000

BUILD THE LIFT STATION SOMEWHERE ELSE.

By: SOUTHERNER

SOUTHERNER — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:22:58 +0000

Beware of eminent domain, especially with government involved in so many things it has no business in.

By: Carolyn Bramblett

Carolyn Bramblett — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:50:02 +0000

The threat of “eminent domain” could not be more hostile. I have a 1/3 acre piece of property and I put it on the market for one year an asked $40,000. “Eminent Domain” is nothing more than theft–strong armed theft.