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Community land trusts discussed at Barry County commission meeting
Summary
Presenters Bonnie Gettys and Denny Sturtevant briefed commissioners on community land trusts and their local relevance; the item was a presentation on the agenda and did not produce a formal vote.
Bonnie Gettys and Denny Sturtevant presented on community land trusts at the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 26, explaining the model and its potential local applications.
The presentation outlined how community land trusts can separate land ownership from home ownership to preserve affordability and support long-term stewardship. The item was listed on the agenda as "Community Land Trusts." No formal motion or vote was recorded on the presentation itself.
Why it matters: community land trusts are one tool local governments and nonprofits use to preserve affordable housing and control long-term land use; the briefing introduced the concept to county commissioners and staff, who may pursue follow-up or referrals to appropriate county committees.
The presentation was followed by routine board business and later votes on unrelated agenda items.
