Short stands up against eminent domain
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Publication
September 15, 2006
POC: Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short
Tel: 732-796-9574
Short lauds county Democratic campaign, expresses concern over bridge
issue
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short said the battle against eminent domain abuse in Monmouth County, and especially in Middletown, is one that has grave consequences for residents.
"I am pleased that the Democratic ticket running for county office this year has become involved with the fight to stop eminent domain abuse," Short said. This year. Barbara McMorrow, Freehold Township, is running with Greg Gibadlo, Middletown, for seats on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders. Beverly Bova-Scarano, Middletown, is also running for
surrogate.
Since the spring, Short has been involved with the fight against eminent domain abuse very aggressively in Middletown. In particular, Short supported the municipal acquisition of the McCormack Farm before the Middletown Committee could agree on preserving it under Open Space.
In addition, he has been a staunch advocate for the Walsh family's land rights, in River Plaza. Currently, the county is considering taking up to one-quarter of her property to construct a curved bridge to replace the West Front Street Bridge that currently spans Middletown and Red Bank.
While there are a few versions of this plan being considered, Short said, "I fail to see why one very prominent alternative is not rebuilding the bridge on the footprint of the existing bridge. Why a curved configuration is necessary has not yet been adequately explained.
And, before the government starts talking about taking anyone's property, under any situation, there clearly needs to be some essential public good that patently overrides the lawful rights of a property owner. I do not believe this public need has been expressed or demonstrated by the county."
The issue of the safety of the bridge is also paramount. "Engineering reports from the county have stated the bridge is not safe, and yet the bridge is open and I do not know why. So the county has not answered the
question of current safety. My chief concern with the Middletown Committee is why, as local elected officials, they are not making more of a case about bridge safety with the county," Short concluded.
For more information, or to speak with Short directly, call 732-796-9574.
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For Immediate Publication
September 15, 2006
POC: Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short
Tel: 732-796-9574
Short lauds county Democratic campaign, expresses concern over bridge
issue
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short said the battle against eminent domain abuse in Monmouth County, and especially in Middletown, is one that has grave consequences for residents.
"I am pleased that the Democratic ticket running for county office this year has become involved with the fight to stop eminent domain abuse," Short said. This year. Barbara McMorrow, Freehold Township, is running with Greg Gibadlo, Middletown, for seats on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders. Beverly Bova-Scarano, Middletown, is also running for
surrogate.
Since the spring, Short has been involved with the fight against eminent domain abuse very aggressively in Middletown. In particular, Short supported the municipal acquisition of the McCormack Farm before the Middletown Committee could agree on preserving it under Open Space.
In addition, he has been a staunch advocate for the Walsh family's land rights, in River Plaza. Currently, the county is considering taking up to one-quarter of her property to construct a curved bridge to replace the West Front Street Bridge that currently spans Middletown and Red Bank.
While there are a few versions of this plan being considered, Short said, "I fail to see why one very prominent alternative is not rebuilding the bridge on the footprint of the existing bridge. Why a curved configuration is necessary has not yet been adequately explained.
And, before the government starts talking about taking anyone's property, under any situation, there clearly needs to be some essential public good that patently overrides the lawful rights of a property owner. I do not believe this public need has been expressed or demonstrated by the county."
The issue of the safety of the bridge is also paramount. "Engineering reports from the county have stated the bridge is not safe, and yet the bridge is open and I do not know why. So the county has not answered the
question of current safety. My chief concern with the Middletown Committee is why, as local elected officials, they are not making more of a case about bridge safety with the county," Short concluded.
For more information, or to speak with Short directly, call 732-796-9574.
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