Brookfield Won't Ban Use of Land Seizure; State Action Is Seen As Enough

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › September 29, 2005

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Brookfield Citing the Assembly's overwhelming vote to curtail seizure of private property for economic development, Brookfield aldermen said Wednesday that a local ban was not needed.

But the alderman seeking local protection criticized her colleagues for not taking their own stand or publicly endorsing the state's efforts.

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Brookfield Won't Ban Use of Land Seizure; State Action Is Seen As Enough

"I'm disappointed with the leadership on our council," Ald. Cindy Kilkenny said after the council's Legislative & Licensing Committee voted 3-1 to delay action on her proposal. It would have b...

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