Issue 1 and Kelo
At Bizzy Blog, Tom Blumer warns that "Issue 1 sanctions eminent-domain abuse." Mr. Blumer points to Paragraph 2, which states:
2. Declare that local government public infrastructure, and financial assistance for research and development and development of sites and facilities in Ohio for and in support of industry, commerce and distribution (all referred to together as "development purposes") are public purposes.(entire ballot language here)
I hadn't heard this before. I was already leaning toward voting no on Issue 1, but this seals the deal.
posted by Jason Sonenshein @ 11:19 PM
2 Comments:
What about the other issues? The blog you linked to seemed to be encouraging no on all of the issues. In following the news I certainly think 2, 3, 4, and 5 need backing.
Belated thanks for noticing. Unfortunately Issue 1 passed 54-46 and there was no discussion of the implied eminent domain language.
Issues 2, 3, 4, and 5 were decisively defeated, as I believe they should have been.
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