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Council confirms three Omaha Municipal Land Bank appointees despite objections from Councilmember Johnson
Summary
The Omaha City Council confirmed three appointments to the Omaha Municipal Land Bank by 6–1 votes after debate about nominees not appearing at the meeting and whether councilmembers could adequately conduct due diligence.
The Omaha City Council on Feb. 24 confirmed three appointments to the Omaha Municipal Land Bank by 6–1 votes, while Councilmember Johnson opposed the nominees because they did not appear for the appointments and she said the public had no opportunity to meet them.
Why it matters: The Omaha Municipal Land Bank holds and oversees vacant property in the city, including a significant number of parcels in District 2. Appointments to the Land Bank shape how vacant property is managed, sold or rehabilitated and affect neighborhood stabilization efforts.
What the council voted on and the outcome - Item 41: Approved a nonvoting member appointment to the Omaha Municipal Land Bank. Vote: 6–1 (Johnson opposed).…
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