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Council authorizes sale process for 131 S. Main under economic‑development statute after split vote
Summary
By a 4–2 vote, council approved a resolution declaring 131 South Main Street surplus for economic development and authorized use of N.C. General Statute 158 procedures to solicit proposals for redevelopment.
The Mount Holly City Council approved a resolution on April 28 declaring 131 South Main Street city‑owned property available for economic development and authorizing disposal under North Carolina General Statute 158 (N.C.G.S. 158). The council vote was 4–2.
Economic development staff member Matt Black described N.C.G.S. 158 as a common tool for disposing city property to recruit projects that increase the tax base and create jobs. He said the statute allows the city to prioritize development outcomes and include performance measures tied…
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