Plan Commission passes resolution on eminent domain
“The Plan Commission last week approved a resolution recommending acquisition of 219 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Common Council in January approved going ahead with employing eminent domain to claim the parcel after officials said negotiations…
City of Oconomowoc to proceed with eminent domain of parcel for community center parking
“In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, Common Council approved a resolution to proceed with establishing eminent domain of 219. W. Wisconsin Ave. Officials were presented with the option after Mayor Jim Daley said two years…
So, what is eminent domain?
““Generally speaking, in most states, the standards that the government has to meet (for eminent domain) the courts are incredibly deferential to the government,” Mitchell said. “It’s incredibly difficult to prove that the government taking…
City of Oconomowoc eyes arbitration, eminent domain over land sought for community center parking
“The city is hoping to settle an issue over the purchase of property across from the community center before having to resort to eminent domain. The city wants to use the parcel at 219 W….
Eminent domain on agenda
“The district plans to build a new intermediate school at the corner of Milwaukee Road and Lee Lane. Originally the district was interested in four pieces of land, but on Friday Badger said it needs…
Faced with being displaced to make way for new school
Mrs. Truckenbrod said she shouldn’t be forced to sell her family’s land in a down market. She was hoping to hold onto the land for at least five more years to sell for a good…