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Council approves package of city property sales; residents and several council members press for clearer vetting of LLC buyers
Summary
The Trenton City Council approved a large set of ordinances authorizing the sale of city‑owned parcels to various LLC buyers, prompting public comment and council questions about transparency, tax assessments and timelines for redevelopment.
The Trenton City Council voted to approve a series of ordinances authorizing the sale of multiple city‑owned parcels to private buyers, a package the administration says is intended to return long‑vacant properties to the tax rolls and spur rehabilitation.
The ordinances approved at second reading and first‑reading votes included sales under NJSA 48:12‑13 provisions for properties across the city. Council members and members of the public urged stronger vetting of limited‑liability company (LLC) purchasers, clearer public documentation of assessed values and enforceable timelines for repair and redevelopment. Robin Vaughn, a resident and frequent commenter, asked whether buyers would be…
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