Foundations of Freedom

Very Different Intents

The people of the state, in their right of sovereignty , are declared to possess the ultimate property in and to all lands within the jurisdiction of the state.

The Constitution of the State of Washington, A.D. 1878 , Section 3

Private property shall not be taken for private use, except for… and… and… and… and…‖

The CONSTITUTION of the STATE OF WASHINGTON, A.D. 1889 , Article 1, Section 16