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Lindenhurst board opts to pursue clawback option after Zeigler Nissan sale to Journey Nissan; action contingent on dealer rebranding
Summary
The board discussed a 2016 economic-incentive agreement with Zeigler Nissan and reached consensus to pursue a recapture (clawback) modification after staff concluded Zeigler violated the transfer clause when the dealership became Journey Nissan; the change is contingent on Journey Nissan agreeing to market the dealership as located in Lindenhurst.
Village staff briefed the Lindenhurst Village Board on Sept. 8, 2025, about a 2016 economic-incentive agreement with Zeigler Nissan Gurnee, LLC and potential noncompliance after the dealership was sold and now operates as Journey Nissan.
Village Administrator Clay Johnson told trustees the original agreement included three main elements: an initial escrowed rebate equal to the first $287,205 in sales-tax receipts (held for five years then returned to the dealership), a 50/50 sharing of…
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