Appleton Avoids Lawsuit

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The Appleton Common Council in Wisconsin avoided possible litigation last week after they reversed a decision regarding a proposed tower. The Council voted 10-3 to allow the tower to be built, after the vote on July 1 where aldermen voted 7-5 to deny the tower. City Attorney Jim Walsh said the decision to deny would invite litigation, because state law stipulates how local municipalities can deny tower permits. According to the Post Crescent, “Alderman Chris Croatt, who was absent for the July 1 meeting, brought a motion Wednesday to reconsider the vote. He said he wanted aldermen to consider the legal ramifications if the city again voted against the tower.” The Council need a two-thirds majority to overturn the previous vote, and with only three votes against, the vote was overturned and the project can now move forward.

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