Redding California

And friends of mine wonder why I still rent.

any ideas on who/what branch/where we could all email and have our friends do the same to voice our outrage?  i am a homeowner and the idea that OUR board of supervisors, those "good ole boys" could do this makes my skin crawl.  the American Dream proven a myth... :cry:

This ruling sucks big time.  My inlaws fought Shasta County when the county condemed their front yard in order to put Oasis Road through it (early70's).  Just west of the AM/PM as you cross Churn Creek.  Fighting it only cost more money than the county offered them for the property.  What a country.

If you live in this area you may want to check out these maps of areas of Redevelopment: http://www.ci.redding.ca.us/redev/projects.html

Or, if you want to learn more about Redevelopment and how it works:
http://www.redevelopment.com/norby/toc.htm

The same abuse of taking land is happening in Oregon to my brother and sister-in-law right now.  They have owned property and a business next to I-5 for many years.  Well, apparently Home Depot wanted to build there next to the freeway...can you say Eminent Domain..I'll shut up.

Think about all the times the City of Redding, Shasta Lake and the County have abused their leverage of Eminent Domain.  Hell, it may be used to get the Kutrus property on Park Marina Drive!  I won't go there.

It just scares the hell out of me knowing the powers that be just got a free pass to extend their bullying politics for private gain.  Corporate Welfare is alive and well.

peace...brad

The only advantage to this, is that the city can eventually force some slum houses to be knocked down if the area will never improve due to some people's continual life styles of refusing to clean up or upkeep the area (though it'll affect some poor/low income people that are just trying to live, too).

Good point Tim. I remember back when I was a kid in the Bay Area a similar situation existed, so the waiting game was implemented.

:cry:  :cry:  :cry:

It does seem to go against the rights that we initially founded this country That which generations of Americans have stood and fought for.  To own land, to pass it on to the next generation, should we choose.

Like someone said before, it would be different if it was property worthy of condeming.

However, with the information I have read thus far, it seems to be at the whim of Big Business and Corporate structure.  Don't get me wrong, I am all for free enterprise and especially those who are willing to pu† in  improvements to the community.  Yet,  with the information provided thus far, the message seems to be plain and simple. That is, to hell with the hard working American who has worked, struggled and paid his taxes, in order to own the American dream.   There is no inheritance for future generations, or equity to cash in when we are elderly and need care.  Instead, we have  worked and paid for the ownership and enrichment of the pockets of big business and the government. Does the plight of the average farmer chime in here as well?  Aren't these a few of the reasons we separated from Britan?   Government owning more and more land, with the people owning less and less.  Government discerning the rights of the commoners, where they shall live, how they shall live, and to whom they shall pledge their allegance and future to.   

Geese, I've worked hard, paid my taxes, and now almost own my land, hopefully, to pass on to future generations and they are telling me that they have eminent domain?  Like heck they do!! 

I NEVER thought I would say this, but my advise is to get a rocking chair and a big gun!   (although I do believe that all motorhomes, etc, should be parked aside or in back of the home.....maybe I'm not such an independant, freedom fighter after all.

  O.K. Toad, as a former Susanvilite, I now give you the floor
I'm done now.  Back to the sidelines to stay out of trouble.  [/code]

That would be too sweet. Ah irony, where is thy sting?? (sorry Bard) But see if it ever happens is the trick.