Ending what many say is “unfair property tax” in North Dakota has been on many people’s minds since an initiated amendment was introduced by a group back in July.
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Deborah Luetzen speaks to the Minot City Council Monday.
Even while the Minot City Council approved eviction proceedings Monday, the city initiated talks with a homeowner that are designed to avoid an eviction.
Deborah Luetzen spoke to the council Monday to address her concerns over a buyout of her house for the flood protection project. The court awarded the property to the city for $167,000 in an eminent domain case last fall, but Luetzen continues to live in the home.
Luetzen, who said she was unaware of the court hearing, objected to the price because she believes it will not cover the cost of replacing her home with a comparable property.