I also thank you for your letter dated August 20, 2005, enclosing for my consideration the "Hands Off My Property Pledge." After careful consideration, I have decided not to sign the pledge because I believe it is too broad and may result in the Township being unable to act in the community's best interests. I can assure you that with respect to any proposal to use eminent domain, I will use my best judgement and, in making my decision will use the following prinicples: Eminent domain should be exercised very carefully, under limited circumstances, after thoughtful deliberation and consultation with the community. The community must be effectively informed and must not only be given the opportunity to be head, but must also believe that it has been fairly and justly heard. As a general rule, eminent domain should not be used to take property away from one private person to give it to another private person.

Very truely yours,

(signed)
Jennifer W. Brown

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