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Board rejects proposed tax-lien sale agreement after solicitor-review amendment and roll-call vote
Summary
After debate about contract language and expedited collections, the Conneaut SD board voted 5–3 on April 8 to reject a tax-lien sale agreement even after an amendment to make approval 'pending solicitor review.' Board members cited concerns about chargebacks and the district’s ability to preserve public interests.
The Conneaut SD Board of Directors voted 5–3 on April 8, 2026, against entering into a proposed tax-lien sale agreement, concluding a lengthy discussion about contract terms and legal review.
The item (14g) was first debated after several board members raised concerns about chargebacks and whether the contract’s wording protected the district’s interests. A staff representative explained the vendor’s offer would expedite tax-collection proceeds by fronting funds rather than waiting for the county upset-sale process. Several board members said that…
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