Los Angeles Times (June 4): Prop. 99 passes; Prop. 98 defeated

[Jack Rabbit]

From the Los Angeles Times
Dated Wednesday, June 4

Prop. 99 passes; Prop. 98 defeated
Prop. 99 forbids use of eminent domain to force the sale of owner-occupied residences for private projects, and preserves rent control.
By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO -- Californians on Tuesday rejected a state ballot measure that would have phased out rent control and barred government agencies from taking homes, businesses and farms for private development.

While Proposition 98 was falling short, voters approved Proposition 99, a more narrowly drawn competing measure that prohibits government agencies from using eminent domain powers to force the sale of owner-occupied residences for private projects.

The backers of Proposition 99 declared victory and the backers of Proposition 98 conceded defeat, but appealed to the governor and Legislature to expand homeowner protections.

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[BuddhaGirl]

1. take THAT you Howard Jarvis freaks!

:bounce: Anything that they support, I oppose!!