Farmer Wins Eminent Domain Case
OAK CREEK - A family farm has been saved in Oak Creek, but the controversy over the city's attempt to use eminent domain is far from over.
Earl Giefer, 94, has owned a farm in Oak Creek since 1931, and he just wanted to keep all 26 acres of his land.
City officials in Oak Creek want to buy the land for more than $1 million for development, using eminent domain law.
They are also willing to let him stay on the land.
"We were willing to pay $1.2 million and leave him live there until he passed away," said Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender
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"The eminent domain (issue), that's over, but the rest of the aggravation they're going to give me, oh boy," said Giefer.
The vote was in his favor at a common council meeting Tuesday night.
Protesters will spend time Tuesday night at the intersection of South Howell Avenue and Puetz Road, opposing eminent domain and how the city handles it.
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