Eminent Domain and the Lehigh Acres Chamber
Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Oliver B. Conover Has be quoted to say in the Fort Myers News Press (June 24th) on the current ruling on Eminent Domain ----
“If the power were used, that the project (Eminent Domain) would have to be a major benefit to the whole community.” "It's going to be a big help in our problem with platted lands," Conover said.
Then whose side is Mr. Conover on, the People or the Business Owners?
So is the Chambers Executive Directors going to be the one to tell the retired couple, or the young family that just purchased there first home in Lehigh Acres that they must gave up there dream of home ownership --- because he believes in Eminent Domain?
Does the Chamber and its Executive Director understand there own Mission Statement --- “To Promote And Advance The Economic, Civic, & Social Welfare Of The Community Of Lehigh Acres” – Does this statement have anything to do with Eminent Domain?
"You don't take people's homes," said Frank Lohlein, who is president of the Lehigh-based Citizens Against Increased Taxes group.
"Anything we can do to avoid it, that's the route I would take," said Wayne Elrod, who serves on the Lehigh Acres Community Planning Corporation.
The Lehigh Acres Watchdog believes that Eminent Domain is a very dangerous process, and should only be use as a very, VERY last resort for public use of the land only as stated in the 5th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
The Lehigh Acres Watchdog also believes this mighty community of 63,000 people needs to join together to find the answers to our issues before it’s too late and to expensive to resolve them.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert J. Anderson
President / Chairman
Lehigh Acres Watchdog, Inc.
239-369-6223
“If the power were used, that the project (Eminent Domain) would have to be a major benefit to the whole community.” "It's going to be a big help in our problem with platted lands," Conover said.Then whose side is Mr. Conover on, the People or the Business Owners?
So is the Chambers Executive Directors going to be the one to tell the retired couple, or the young family that just purchased there first home in Lehigh Acres that they must gave up there dream of home ownership --- because he believes in Eminent Domain?
Does the Chamber and its Executive Director understand there own Mission Statement --- “To Promote And Advance The Economic, Civic, & Social Welfare Of The Community Of Lehigh Acres” – Does this statement have anything to do with Eminent Domain?
"You don't take people's homes," said Frank Lohlein, who is president of the Lehigh-based Citizens Against Increased Taxes group.
"Anything we can do to avoid it, that's the route I would take," said Wayne Elrod, who serves on the Lehigh Acres Community Planning Corporation.
The Lehigh Acres Watchdog believes that Eminent Domain is a very dangerous process, and should only be use as a very, VERY last resort for public use of the land only as stated in the 5th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
The Lehigh Acres Watchdog also believes this mighty community of 63,000 people needs to join together to find the answers to our issues before it’s too late and to expensive to resolve them.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert J. Anderson
President / Chairman
Lehigh Acres Watchdog, Inc.
239-369-6223
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