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Resident asks council about empty storefronts; council says it cannot compel interior repairs
Lodi Village Council · November 24, 2025
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Summary
A Lodi resident asked why many storefronts are vacant; councilmembers said the village lacks legal authority to require interior repairs or occupancy and that the mayor shares available-space information with the county economic development agency and a realtor handling the CVS property.
During the public-comment portion of the Nov. 24 Lodi Village Council meeting, resident Mark Brooks of 117 Baker Avenue asked why so many village storefronts remain empty and whether the council can require owners to make repairs or occupy buildings.
Council members responded…
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