If members of my municipal government say that eminent domain will only be used as a “last resort”, does that mean that my property rights are more secure?
No. As discussed above, this is another ploy used by condemning authorities to quell the unrest caused by threats to Missourians’ homes and small businesses. Your property rights are not strengthened by a simple statement that eminent domain will only be used as a “last resort.” This particular ploy has been documented by news outlets across the state in recent years.