Lawmakers propose ‘Homeowners’ Bill of Rights’
” Dave Meixner purchased property on the northern shores of Lake Pepin in the pursuit of his art.
The nature photographer saw the potential for the perfect outdoor studio.
Now he and his land are being pressed against the government’s claim of “the greater good” in a land battle that could ultimately invoke eminent domain.
The greater good in question is Bay City’s push to development a 1.1-mile walking trail along a Mississippi River inlet, a project that would claim a portion of Meixner’s land.
In April, the Bay City Village Board voted 3-2 in favor of the development plan that, to property-rights advocates “is evidence of local government overreach and a bullying use of eminent domain,” according to the Pierce County Herald.
Last month, Meixner offered a compromise proposal, a land swap. The board has yet to take the property owner up on the offer.”
Kittle, M.D. WatchDog.org 8 June 2016/