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At
a recent board meeting, League members talk with Julie Monnin about
her presentation.
From left to right
are: Marie Boas, Janey
Christman, Anne Vehre, Karen Brooks, Julie Monnin,
Jan Boyer, and Diane
Johnson. Also attending the meeting but missing from the photo
are
Co-President Lyn Bliss and Vice-President Loretta Etzell. (Lyn Bliss
Photo)
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Monnin to speak at
LWV Public Program
The League of Women Voters of Darke County is planning a
public-education program on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Science Lab at Edison Community College in Greenville. According
to Karen Brooks, League co-President, the League offers annual programs
for the public that address issues that can impact the county, its
communities and its citizens.
Brooks said, “This year we have invited Julie Monnin, Darke County
Municipal Judge, to discuss eminent domain and other legal issues that
could have far-reaching consequences for unsuspecting property owners
if they do not know their rights and the risks involved.” Brooks
added, “In addition to her experience as a Realtor, an attorney and a
judge, she has been known to put aside personal considerations in order
to work for the common good of the public.”
According to Judge Monnin, eminent domain is the right of the State to
take private property for public use. Pointing out that eminent
domain has taken some twists and turns over the last five years and
continues to evolve, she said, “The topic is becoming increasingly
important to all property owners in our current economic climate where
subsurface property rights are coming under attack.”
Regarding another legal issue, Monnin said, “Everyone should pay close
attention to southeastern Ohio, where property owners have entered into
contractual agreements that allow hydraulic fracking and deep drilling
for the extraction of natural gas on their land.” She added,
“Some of these agreements have been written to protect the companies
and not the property owners, who are unaware of the liability issues
they could face for years to come.”
The League welcomes anyone interested in Judge Monnin’s presentation to
attend their program on March 28. A question and answer period
will follow.
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