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Nicollet County votes to stay in statewide tax‑forfeiture settlement and authorizes attestation
Summary
The Nicollet County Board unanimously voted July 23 to remain in a statewide class‑action settlement over Minnesota tax‑forfeiture laws and authorized the director of property and public services to sign an attestation confirming a good‑faith records review. County staff estimated potential recoverable surplus and outlined reporting and sale‑share rules tied to the settlement.
The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously July 23 to remain a participating county in a consolidated class‑action settlement concerning Minnesota tax‑forfeiture procedures and to authorize the director of property and public services to sign an attestation certifying a good‑faith review of county forfeiture records.
County Attorney (speaker 7) summarized litigation that followed the U.S. Supreme Court and subsequent consolidated actions, noting a negotiated settlement and related legislative action that secured $109,000,000 in state funds to pay county claims arising from the…
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