FreedomWorks North Carolina Holds Property Rights Rally

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North Carolina FreedomWorks/CSE remains firmly opposed to the United States Navy’s proposed Outlying Landing Field (OLF – Site C). On May 16, we were pleased to join the NO-OLF group from northeastern North Carolina in a rally to raise awareness of this important issue.

In response to the Kelo Decision, numerous bills attempting to restrict eminent domain have been introduced in both chambers. The proposals can be viewed on the General Assembly website at: www.ncga.state.nc.us. Go to the bill lookup section on the right side of the screen and refer to the following numbers: S1222, S1229, S1321, S1324, H1854, and H1855. H1885 is “a resolution expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the United States Supreme Court decision in the recent eminent domain decision”. The other proposals attempt to restrict eminent domain through either legislation or state constitutional amendment.

We continue to work for reform of our Telecom franchising system. A proposal which came through the Revenue Laws Committee now rests in the House Committee on Finance. The proposal represents a compromise between the cable and telecom industries but is still opposed by the League of Municipalities, the County Commissioners Association, and the NAACP. We will continue to monitor its progress closely as we work toward its passage. This week will represent the third day in as many weeks that a group of our activists will convene at the legislature to go door to door asking for CABLE CHOICE. It appears that the bill will be heard in committee on May 30. I will be there speaking on our behalf. If you would like to join me, please “come on down”!