Theft of homes. Grrrr.

[icarus]

Watched a 60 Minutes story on how laws meant to allow private property to be used for highways, schools and so forth are being used to force elderly people off 'Prime Real Estate' for developers. Justification: the developers will bring in more tax money.

Wow. Wonder what those City Council agendas look like?

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Watched a 60 Minutes story on how laws meant to allow private property to be used for highways, schools and so forth are being used to force elderly people off 'Prime Real Estate' for developers. Justification: the developers will bring in more tax money.

Wow. Wonder what <i>those</i> City Council agendas look like?

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"Mayor Madeline Cain
Council Members: Mary Hagan, Mary Ross Coleman, Robert M. Seelie, Thomas J. George, Nancy J. Roth, Brian T. Corrigan, Denis P. Dunn, Edward FitzGerald, Michael Dever.
City of Lakewood, Ohio

I just watched a 60 Minutes story on the misuse of imminent domain laws to take private homes for profit. I'm mystified. Just what do your City Council meeting agendas look like?

9:00 - 9:15 Read and accept Minutes

9:15 - 9:30 Motion on definition of 'blighted' candy: has been slobbered on, or masticated by baby.

9:30 - 10:00 Take candy from baby

10:00 - 10:15 Break (distribute candy)

10:15 - 10:30 Motion on definition of 'improper use of apples': have been used in conjunction with sugar and cinnamon.

10:30 - 11:15 Steal 'improper' apple pies from elderly widows

11:15 - 11:30 Motion on definition of donated orphans' toys as 'blighted': show signs of use in play.

11:30 - 12:00 Redistribute 'blighted' toys (council members with children are asked to give ages)

12:00 - 1:15 Lunch (Apple pie for dessert!)

1:15 - 2:30 Motivational Speaker: Mr. Grinch. Topic -- 'You Can Have It, If You Really Want'

2:30 - 2:45 Break (distribute 'Santa sacks', can't start too soon on those holidays!)

2:45 - 4:00 Presentation on Due Process & Interpretation of Property Law -- John Gotti Consulting

4:00 - 4:15 Motion on definition of blighted area: attractive homes in appealing neighborhood, housing (normally) 'easily-pushed-around' elderly retirees

4:15 Adjourn.

<i>Blue Beard Real Estate asks that you be sure to pick up your sacks of gold doubloons on the way out, and thank you!</i>

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Comments

Yup

[dphearson.livejournal.com]

A friend of mine who was doing Americorps in the South talked about this happening in parts of the South- forcing old poor black people away from prime coastal property and moving them inland, so that they can make money off casinos and huge McMansion homes on the beach..
However, given the Hurricanes, and the damage, and insurance limits, those old people got theirs back. Yeah, there's Karma.

[anuanu.livejournal.com]

May they get thiers, right where it counts - up the arse.