Dem candidates support use of eminent domain in Howard

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Two Democrats running for a Howard County Council seat support the use of eminent domain for private property in certain situations, while the sole Republican candidate is apprehensive about its usage.

Democrat Adam Sachs, a candidate for the District 2 seat, said eminent domain could help the County Council purchase property along downtrodden parts of Route 1 in Elkridge, Jessup and Savage for revitalization.

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