Scenario

You have just earned a managerial role within the city government, specifically a local housing authority. Your agency oversees a variety of housing and accommodation needs, and it maintains relationships with both state and Federal government offices. During your first week in your new position, you receive an urgent request from a well-known advocacy group. The organization is concerned about the possibility of an eminent domain action by the city, and it is seeking information, examples, and analysis regarding this topic.

Instructions

Locate an example of eminent domain and prepare a 2-5-page business report that responds to the following points:

• Provide a summary of what happened.
• Regarding your example, do you think the action of taking the property is fair? Why or why not?
• In general, should the government be able to take your property through the process of eminent domain? Why or why not?

 

Be sure to use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA in-text citations and references.