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Council deadlocks 2–2 on closing Ashford trail easement; attorney to issue guidance
Summary
A 2–2 tie prevented council from adopting a resolution to set a public hearing to close a trail easement in the Ashford subdivision; debate included references that a lawsuit involving Council member Clark had hindered committee progress. The town attorney will circulate an opinion on whether the matter can be reintroduced and how to proceed.
The Oak Ridge Town Council failed to adopt a resolution of intent to set a public hearing to consider vacating a public trail easement in the Ashford subdivision after debate on Jan. 8 ended in a 2–2 tie.
Town Manager Bill Bruce introduced resolution r2026-02, which the manager said was a procedural step required by statute to set a hearing in February. Council members split on whether the…
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