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Council members press mayor for prompt appropriation for new Land Bank Authority
2480210 · February 25, 2025
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Summary
Councilors criticized the mayor for not sending a requested appropriation letter to the council authorizing $25,000 in starter funds for the new Land Bank Authority, saying the delay hampered the authority’s ability to begin work.
Several council members on Tuesday criticized the mayor’s office for not sending a formal appropriation request after the Land Bank Authority asked council for $25,000 in starter funds.
Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said the Land Bank represents a "tremendous opportunity" but argued the authority cannot operate without funds. "You can't operate a…
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