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Livingston County adopts local law allowing negotiated sales of county property after contentious public hearing
Summary
After public hearings and sustained public comment demanding transparency, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Local Law B‑2026, which permits the county to lease or sell non‑tax‑foreclosed property through privately negotiated transactions approved by board resolution rather than strictly by competitive bidding.
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Local Law B‑2026, a measure that allows the county to lease or sell county‑owned real property through privately negotiated transactions approved by board resolution rather than requiring competitive public bidding in every case.
Shannon, a county staff member who spoke during the hearing, summarized the change: “This proposed local law would supersede the county law and permit the county to lease or sell county real property pursuant to a privately negotiated transaction that is approved by board resolution.” She told the board the change is intended to give the county flexibility in situations where title was not acquired through tax foreclosure and where the competitive‑bid process can cause…
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