We did not want to deter economic development, so the difficult thing about this [bill] is striking that balance between economic needs and property owners' rights.

Illinois statutes do not clearly spell out what municipalities are allowed to do and what alternatives property owners have when the power of eminent domain is brought to bear in any situation.

The way it is now, the property owner is clearly at a disadvantage. This levels the playing field.

A great amount of good is always evened out by a great amount of bad. I find it's best to acknowledge that weird balance.

It's still in the nice abstract philosophical phase but I think they are on to something that makes a lot of sense. Vermont has been very delinquent looking into technology.

This is our attempt to get politics out of the way. Last year, people couldn't get over the hurdle and couldn't tackle the one contentious issue. This will really help people in the future as issues become more and more contentious.