Challenging Land Use Actions under Section 1983: Washington Law after \u3ci\u3eMission Springs, Inc. v. City of Spokane\u3c/i\u3e

Federal law, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, provides a cause of action against persons who use state or local law to deprive individuals of constitutional rights. Federal circuit courts have been reluctant to apply § 1983 to commonplace land use grievances because of the local character of land use planning and a belief that only the most egregious misuse of zoning power can implicate a party\u27s substantive due process rights. To limit the number of claims that can be brought under § 1983, the federal circuits have narrowly defined what property rights are protected by the Fourteenth Amendment and have held that allegations of due process violations must be based on more than the arbitrary and capricious denial of land use permits. The Washington Supreme Court has struggled to determine an appropriate standard to apply to § 1983 land use claims. In Mission Springs, Inc. v. City of Spokane, the court departed from its previous adherence to a stricter standard derived from the federal circuits. This Note examines the implications of that decision and argues that the stricter standards applied in the federal circuits are appropriate for § 1983 land use claims. Section 1983 was intended to protect fundamental constitutional rights rather than to provide a means of transforming distinctly local matters into federal constitutional claims

Voice Honors Recital

The KSU voice area presents a special performances featuring voice students performing works by a variety of notable vocal composers. This recital is an auditioned-based performance opportunity for students to show off their most impressive songs and arias. Advanced students earn the opportunity to work on their repertoire with world renowned, and the most recorded classical vocalist in history, Jennifer Larmore. Program includes works by Beethoven, Handel, Ravel, Mozart, Bernstein, and many more.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2175/thumbnail.jp

Junior Recital: Elaine Brown, Mezzo-soprano

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Ms. Brown studies voice with Jana Young.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2259/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Daniel Kim, double bass

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Kim studies double bass with Joe McFadden.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2150/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Matthew Hodgetts, Clarinet

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Hodgetts studies clarinet with John Warren.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2264/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Jessica Bell

A senior recital featuring Jessica Bell and Eric Jenkins.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2407/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Andrew Lim

Senior recital featuring Andrew Lim.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2383/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Nick Collins

A senior recital featuring Nick Collins and Dr. Eric Jenkins.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2406/thumbnail.jp

Senior Recital: Brandon Printup, saxophone

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Printup studies saxophone with Prof. Sam Skelton.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2339/thumbnail.jp