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In the June 3rd election two statewide initiatives will appear on your ballot—Proposition 98 and Proposition 99. The California Republican Party recommends a YES vote on 98 and a NO vote on 99.

The Proposition 98 campaign is being led by a coalition of taxpayer and property rights advocates that include homeowners, farmers, small business owners, realtors, rental property owners and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. The initiative’s primary objective is to protect private property from government overreach and abuse. This objective is accomplished by the initiatives two main provisions to limit government takings of private property: 1) true eminent domain reform and 2) the phase out of rent control.

The first provision of Proposition 98 provides a “Kelo-fix” to the use of eminent domain. You will recall that in 2005 the United States Supreme Court ruled in Kelo vs. the City of New London that it was permissible for government to use eminent domain to seize property from one private citizen and give that property to another private citizen or entity for the purpose of economic development. As a result of this ruling it is okay for a city to seize your property if that city would like to redevelop or use that property for a project like a mini-mall or big box store. A move like this would be beneficial to the city since a big box store brings in more tax revenue then your property. The city’s benefit, however, comes at the cost of violating your property rights. Proposition 98 states that private property may not be taken by eminent domain for private use under any circumstances, and that eminent domain can only be for public use (e.g.. freeway construction, water projects, parks, or schools). Very importantly, Proposition 98 protects all private property from such eminent domain abuse; property like individual homes, small businesses, churches, apartments, farms, etc.

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The Republican Party of Orange County would like to salute the March, 2008 OCGOP  Volunteer of the Month- Adele Donato. She has donated countless hours of support this past year. Thank you for your volunteer spirit and all your hard work Adele!

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