Anatomy of a Eminent Domain Compensation Commission

What is happening? Page County Iowa is selecting its Compensation Commission. In Iowa the Compensation Commission members are pulled from a list of 28 that includes 1/4 members that are owner or operators of ag property, 1/4 that are owners of city property, 1/4 that are licensed real estate persons or brokers, and 1/4 that are people with knowledge of property value such as bankers and auctioneers.

Why is this important? The members then view the land to be condemned and assess the damages.

How will this be important? Condemners and property owners then have 30 days to appeal the value.

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