Issue Position: Eminent Domain

Issue Position

I supported the reforms to Virginia's Eminent Domain laws, including the amendment to the Virginia State Constitution, which protects landowners and businesses, from unlawful "taking" or condemnation of their private property. In addition, these reforms provide for just compensation including lost profits in the case of condemnation. The ownership of private property is a fundamental right, guaranteed by the 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It is my belief that the government should have to clear a very high hurdle when making the case for any condemnation of private property.

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