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Resident raises transparency concerns about planned Washington Mall demolition and sale
Summary
A resident told commissioners he has repeatedly requested documents about the Washington Mall demolition and sale, saying no fully executed documents were produced and alleging taxpayer exposure to up to $6 million in demolition costs; the transcript records a deed dated June 12, 2025 and a recorded sale on July 1, 2025.
During the public-comment period, resident Thomas Lonich (South Shore Bay) told the commissioners he has repeatedly sought documentation about the planned demolition of the Washington Mall and an associated redevelopment transaction. Lonich said county and redevelopment authority staff told him no executed documents responsive to his requests were available and raised concerns about taxpayer exposure.
Why it matters: Lonich alleged the county could use taxpayer funds for…
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