Apr 29, 2021
Eminent domain long has been the method used by governmental bodies to ensure their attempts to provide essential public services for a greater community are not blocked by a limited number of property owners.
Of course, another points of contention when government attempts to take someone’s land are the compensation offered and whether the intended use really is “public use.” Those decisions generally became judicial battles — until now.
State Rep. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, is taking aim at the use of eminent domain by attempting to pass legislation to ban temporarily government from invoking eminent domain for creation of a recreational trail.