Constitutional Amendment on Eminent Domain

Virginia Beach Vision engaged in a measured review of the provisions detailed in House Joint Resolution 693 as passed by the 2011 session of the Virginia General Assembly, that would, upon second passage, authorize a Constitutional amendment expanding the prohibition on the taking of private property for public use.  Given the potential impact proposed changes may have on the ability to construct and expand essential public infrastructure including roads, utility and stormwater services in the future, the Virginia Beach Vision Board of Directors adopted a position asking the legislature to put the Constitutional amendment on hold and instead address the issues of concern through changes to the Code of Virginia only. 

Click here to view the position statement.