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Property sale dispute at 30 Benkard Avenue

A resident said his son, a city police officer, was cleared to close on the city-owned 30 Benkard Avenue property, only to learn the city was halting the sale. The mayor promised to look into it.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

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City Club property disposition

Mayor Harvey said the winning developer of the dilapidated City Club property declined the award over a year ago, leaving the building vacant and other bidders frustrated; he asked staff and the council to revisit it.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026