Commissioners debate land bank proposal

County commissioners want to learn more about legal ramifications if they start a land bank. They don't want to see the county collect a bunch of unwanted property they'll have to take care of, and would rather wait until developers show interest.

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July 13, 2022 - 4:10 PM

Commissioner David Lee. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

Jonathan Goering, Thrive Allen County’s economic development director, is ready to move forward with plans to start a land bank.

Commissioners, though, aren’t quite as enthusiastic.

They’re concerned the county could end up with a surplus of unwanted property they’ll have to maintain, and they could lose some property tax revenue.

Goering assured them they have options to control those things.

As a result of discussion on the matter Tuesday, commissioners planned to meet with their attorney to learn more about the legal parameters.

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