National Editorial Opposes Dallas Use of Eminent Domain. 4 Bits Informed Intel.

Which publication took the side of a small business owner in an eminent domain situation in Dallas? Wall Street Journal

What is the Dallas eminent domain issue?  Dallas wants to acquire a local auto repair shop to create a gateway to its arts district

How is Dallas acquiring this property? Some say that Dallas zoning ordinances are being amended to prohibit the operation of the auto body shop. 

What did the editorial say about Dallas’ zoning law changes that caused businesses to close?

• Violatesproperty rights
• retroactivity strips property owners of due process
• forces property owners into forced sale of their property at a lower price

***This past Wednesday, Dallas City Council acted on the taking of the local auto repair business. Empower Texas***

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