Code Enforcement- Is it Legal? by Lawman
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by Lawman
I have been reading a number of news articles and blogs on the subject and no one has really touched on the fact that these selective enforcements are actually a blatant violation of constitutional rights.
Minneapolis brags of it's enforcement of the North End, it's fines for violations and administrative fees. This IS SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT. SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT is a constitutional violation.These stupid politicians think that the "poor do not vote and will not complain".I think the former Mayor Randy Kelly can attest to the fact that if you piss off enough people, poor or not they will put you back on the street where you belong.
St. Paul has been selectively enforcing it's codes for the last four years and now they are suddenly concerned about the number of vacant building.When Andy Dawkins took over code enforcement there were about 250 vacant buildings, and when he left there were almost 700 vacant buildings. This was his goal- so whats so surprising? (I remember people telling the City Counsel four years ago that these illegal code enforcement tactics were going to create vacant homes and blight. But, the arrogant idiots failed to listen!!! There assault on the poor is unconscionable. It is the City's intent to bypass civil and constitutional rights by using code enforcement, which is cheaper than arresting and convicting criminals. However, the criminals are still around. Did you ever see a house rape, steal, or shoot someone? Their plan seems to of back fired because the crime is still there, only now there are more vacant homes creating blight in neighborhoods and coupled with a swing in the economy that has created a spike in foreclosures, the problem is going to be even worse. The existing number of vacant properties in St. Paul has nothing to do with foreclosures, for the most part it stems from the illegal code enforcement on the part of former Mayor Kelly and Andy Dawkins.
Actually any real good attorney could prove the law unconstitutional. The courts won't allow this to happen.They will dismiss a case before allowing the law to be struck down. Where a statue imposes criminal penalties, it must meet due process standards of definiteness under both the United States Constitution and the Minnesota Constitution. The void for vagueness doctrine requires that a legislative enactment define a criminal offense with sufficient definiteness and certainty that an ordinary person can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. Vague laws must be struck down.
We, as citizens deserve to be treated fairly and equally by government and that is not happening here. Our complaints are falling on deaf ears. THE SOLUTION: VOTE THE COUNSEL, AND MAYOR OUT OF OFFICE and demand fairness.
by LAWMAN
by Lawman
I have been reading a number of news articles and blogs on the subject and no one has really touched on the fact that these selective enforcements are actually a blatant violation of constitutional rights.
Minneapolis brags of it's enforcement of the North End, it's fines for violations and administrative fees. This IS SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT. SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT is a constitutional violation.These stupid politicians think that the "poor do not vote and will not complain".I think the former Mayor Randy Kelly can attest to the fact that if you piss off enough people, poor or not they will put you back on the street where you belong.
St. Paul has been selectively enforcing it's codes for the last four years and now they are suddenly concerned about the number of vacant building.When Andy Dawkins took over code enforcement there were about 250 vacant buildings, and when he left there were almost 700 vacant buildings. This was his goal- so whats so surprising? (I remember people telling the City Counsel four years ago that these illegal code enforcement tactics were going to create vacant homes and blight. But, the arrogant idiots failed to listen!!! There assault on the poor is unconscionable. It is the City's intent to bypass civil and constitutional rights by using code enforcement, which is cheaper than arresting and convicting criminals. However, the criminals are still around. Did you ever see a house rape, steal, or shoot someone? Their plan seems to of back fired because the crime is still there, only now there are more vacant homes creating blight in neighborhoods and coupled with a swing in the economy that has created a spike in foreclosures, the problem is going to be even worse. The existing number of vacant properties in St. Paul has nothing to do with foreclosures, for the most part it stems from the illegal code enforcement on the part of former Mayor Kelly and Andy Dawkins.
Actually any real good attorney could prove the law unconstitutional. The courts won't allow this to happen.They will dismiss a case before allowing the law to be struck down. Where a statue imposes criminal penalties, it must meet due process standards of definiteness under both the United States Constitution and the Minnesota Constitution. The void for vagueness doctrine requires that a legislative enactment define a criminal offense with sufficient definiteness and certainty that an ordinary person can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. Vague laws must be struck down.
We, as citizens deserve to be treated fairly and equally by government and that is not happening here. Our complaints are falling on deaf ears. THE SOLUTION: VOTE THE COUNSEL, AND MAYOR OUT OF OFFICE and demand fairness.
by LAWMAN
posted by Bob at Wednesday, October 18, 2006
8 Comments:
Ya know Lawman. Nothing is going to change. The average joe is OK with things just the way they are. Not having to pay for other peoples short comings is a easy sell...
Honestly, isn't the city much better off?
But they are going to have to pay, and there are going to be some big changes. When the city finds out about the some of the evidence the landlords have and where that evidence came from, they'll be screaming "uncle" at the top of their lungs.
Depends on which city you are talking about. The city meaning the personell who run and direct it, or the city meaning all who live, work, pay taxes and breathe in it.
BOTH!!!!!!!!!
I've dug up a lot of work also lawman.Could someone post the addresses and the phone numbers to the attorneys involved in the RICO case.I thought I might as well put all the dirt I have to use.I have some real good stuff that might just help these cases along.Do you think these attorneys would want it?
TIM CIANI
JUMGGCS
We all have objects that are in control over us. Be it technology, money, relationships, politicians, government, etc. It is because we believe in and like to be controlled by these objects of our affection that they are allowed control over us. That said, I am glad I do not have the government and leaders thereof as objects of my affection!
How positively boring that would be. Ever try cuddling up to government? The only reason I can think of for this would be to get some kind of prize or reward for it. Maybe a personal relationship is out of the range for someone who needs government approval. It is sad and a little sick.
Y'all know that the only reason "we" come here is because government, in particular the city of st.paul, came in and took control and invaded our rights in accordance with sharing and enjoying our objects of affection. It has affected our loved ones, our future, our retirements and our current enjoyment of life. I don't want to be average and ordinary, I want to be extrodinary and that starts with thinking like an individual not like a puppet for the city!
Woe to you who is tied to his mouse making issue and strife for the sake of appeasing the city. Poor pitiful soul!
The Attorneys for the "Federal Lawsuits" against the city of St. Paul are as follows:
Matthew A. Engel
7767 Elm Creek Boulevard, Suite 300
Maple Grove, MN. 55369
(763)416-9088
(763)416-9089 Fax
John R. Shoemaker
Centennial Lakes Office Park
7701 France Avenue South
Suite 200
Edina, MN. 55435
(952)841-6375
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
If the city's code enforcement was legal, these lawsuits wouldn't be hanging around for so long. Wait till they get a jury verdict, and there will be people coming out from under every rock in the city to sue. There will probably be no shortage of attorneys either!
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