2000 Presidential Election

Prince George's Statewide Ballot Question

Question 2 - Constitutional Amendment

Property for Redevelopment Purposes

Expressly authorizes the Prince George's County Council to take property immediately upon a finding of immediate need for redevelopment purposes; designates properties eligible for taking as those located between Suitland Federal Center and Silver Hill Road that are also within any two certain designated areas (a revitalization tax district, an enterprise zone, or a priority funding area); requires the Council to pay at the time of taking the appraised fair market value and also to pay any additional amount later awarded by a jury; and requires the Council to offer financial assistance and payments to displaced owners or tenants.

For the Constitutional Amendment

Against the Constitutional Amendment