Tag: eminent domain
Union Co. farmer sues ODA over pipeline on preserved farmland
Attorneys for the Bailey family filed two lawsuits July 12 to force the Ohio Department of Agriculture to defend its land from the pipeline and to stop Columbia Gas of Ohio from moving forward with eminent domain proceedings.
Mahoning Co. farmers want eminent domain case dismissed
Attorneys for Mike and Barb Cameron asked for the suit, filed by Mill Creek MetroParks, to be dismissed on July 6, citing language in the budget bill that would prevent a park district from taking land for a recreational trail.
Stark Parks levy passes despite farm bureau concerns
The Stark Parks renewal levy passed with 61% of the vote, giving funding to the park district, despite a campaign by farmers to have the issue voted down.
New eminent domain legislation is more focused
An Ohio bill aims to give landowners another avenue to fight eminent domain for recreational trails.
Future of Stark Parks in voters’ hands
Voters will soon decide the fate of funding for Stark Parks. The county farm bureau came out against a levy to maintain funding for the parks.
Opponents of HB 288 say they need eminent domain
State legislation that would limit the powers of eminent domain in Ohio is facing opposition from a number of local governments and recreation groups.
Trail building takes trust with landowners
The North Country Trail is being built one handshake at a time. It doesn't have the power of eminent domain so it relies instead on building relationships.
Mahoning County farmers fight eminent domain for bike trail
Mill Creek MetroParks wants to extend its rails-to-trail bikeway and is using eminent domain to get the land it needs. Landowners are fighting back.
Pa. amends eminent domain laws
Pennsylvania legislation amends eminent domain laws. Now known as Act 45, it limits the ability to use eminent domain on land in conservation easements.
