Scranton School District Vote on Eminent Domain for Classroom Space
What happened
School directors in Scranton voted 7-2 to authorize the acquisition of the former Penn Foster building in North Scranton through eminent domain, should negotiations fail. Catherine Fox voted against the measure, while directors Tom Borthwick, Danielle Chesek, Joe Brazil, Robert J. Casey, Jenna Eagen (Strzelecki), Marie Merkel, and Joe Triano voted in favor.
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Why it matters
The Scranton School District requires the 85,000-square-foot building for classroom space, stating it is a unique property needed to meet their requirements. If the district proceeds, Solicitor Larry Moran Jr. may file a declaration of taking in Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas.
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Who's involved
- Catherine FoxVoted against the measure to seize the property
- ScrantonLocation where the school district is seeking property
- Lackawanna CountyCounty where the eminent domain action would take place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ScrantonSpeculative
The acquisition of the property might address the city's space crisis, potentially impacting local real estate demand and costs.