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Socorro council adopts resolution limiting city use of eminent domain for occupied homes and private projects
Summary
The council passed a resolution stating it will not authorize eminent domain to demolish occupied homes or to acquire residential property for arterial highways or solely to benefit private economic development; the resolution also calls for exploring charter amendments and state legislation to protect property rights.
The Socorro City Council on Aug. 7 adopted a resolution declaring the council’s intention to limit the city’s use of eminent domain for certain purposes, including the demolition of occupied homes and acquisition of residential property for arterial highways or solely to benefit private commercial development.
The resolution, drafted by a council member and discussed in open session, states that the council will not authorize eminent domain for demolishing occupied residences nor for acquiring residentially zoned property solely to permit private…
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