There are lots of reasons why this is a really bad deal for Oak Creek. Read through our arguments and if you agree, please consider joining the fight.
Every estimate Buc-ees has submitted is skewed to paint the best picture for them. Based on other locations and data from the city, this is what Oak Creek can expect.
13,000+
Cars estimated daily
Based on customer accounts from other locations, customers can expect over an hour long wait to get in and out, guaranteed to all but shut down the Elm Road I94 ramps. 13,000 is a low-ball estimate.
200
Pounds of toxic chemicals daily
Based on a survey of U.S. gasoline stations, we can expect up to 200lbs of benzene, toluene and other cancer causing agents to be released every day.
860,000
Gallons of water per month
Between the car wash, the bathrooms they’re so proud of and day-to-day operations, the average Buc-ees goes through a lot of water.
0
Percentage of sales tax
Of the sales tax paid for every sale, 5% goes to Wisconsin and 0.5% gets spread out over Milwaukee County. Oak Creek gets 0% directly.
112,000
Loss of annual property tax
By rezoning from agricultural/business zoning to commercial zoning, Oak Creek is giving up at least $112,000 in annual property tax revenue.
Other Towns
Buc-ees seems to stir up controversy everywhere they try to put one of their locations. Alderman Gregory Loreck tried telling us that he couldn’t find anyone with anything bad to say about a Buc-ees location. We don’t think he was looking very hard.
Read about residents from other towns opposing Buc-ees.