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City says Gathering Inn partner refused subpoenaed grant records; staff to pursue legal options
Summary
City Attorney Ryan Jones told the council that the Gathering Inn partner (TGI) objected to a legislative subpoena and has not produced requested grant documents. Council members and public speakers offered competing calls for legal action and for dialogue; residents raised concerns about transparency and potential local impacts.
The City of Lincoln said on Sept. 24 that a partner on a proposed medical respite facility, identified in council discussion as the Gathering Inn (TGI), objected to a legislative subpoena and has not turned over documents the city says are needed to begin a dialogue.
Acting City Attorney Ryan Jones told the council that the city "did get an objection" from TGI and "at this point, we have not received any records and they have objected to it." He said the city will "pursu[e] all legal options to compel the records to be produced." Mayor Carl Skimp said he was "really disappointed" that TGI had declined to comply and said the city may proceed down a legislative and litigation path…
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