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La Porte council adopts resolution opposing Union Pacific 269-acre rail development

La Porte City Council · November 11, 2024
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La Porte City Council on Nov. 11 adopted Resolution 2025-04 expressing opposition to a proposed 269-acre Union Pacific rail-type development; the nonbinding resolution passed after discussion about potential litigation costs and assurances from legal counsel that it would not prejudice future rezoning proceedings.

The La Porte City Council voted Nov. 11 to adopt Resolution 2025-04 expressing the council's opposition to Union Pacific Railroad's proposed 269-acre rail-type development within the city. The resolution passed by voice vote after a motion by Miss Williams and a second by Mr. Guerra.

City staff and council members described the measure as an expression of opposition, not a zoning decision. "If we if this passes, this is just a resolution showing the support against this project,…

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