No Chance of Kelo in N.J.

So says the New Jersey League of Municipalities in their white paper entitled "Redevelopement - A Fundamental Right and Responsibility of Local Government.

The exact circumstance in the Kelo case could not occur in New Jersey since a designation or blight (redevelopment) is required to provide the basis for any governmental action.   After the decision, the League has been asked to comment on, criticize or defend the Court