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Commissioners flag eminent-domain uses by metro and special districts, ask staff to monitor legislation
Summary
Adams County commissioners discussed concerns about metro and special districts using eminent domain — including so-called dominant eminent domain over public property — to take land outside district boundaries and asked staff to track and weigh in on related legislation.
Adams County commissioners discussed recent uses of eminent domain and dominant eminent domain by metro and special districts and asked staff to watch for bills that could expand or clarify those authorities.
Staff noted prior legislation and court activity on the topic and said a bill introduced last year addressing metro‑district…
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