Story Published:
Jul 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM CDT
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Jul 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM CDT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A group seeking to limit eminent domain is concerned that a legal appeal could make it harder to get the issue on a statewide ballot next year. Missouri Citizens for Property Rights backs a pair of proposed constitutional amendments that would restrict the condemnation of private property for redevelopment.
A judge ruled last month that the ballot summary prepared by
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan for one of the amendments is "insufficient and unfair." Carnahan appealed that decision this week.
The ruling also was appealed by the Missouri Municipal League, which wants the judiciary to make even greater changes to the ballot summary and financial estimate.
Property Rights chairman Ron Calzone said Thursday that the appeals could delay a petition drive, making it harder to meet a ballot deadline.
