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$7.1 Million Land Purchase

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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

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OpposedMartin HydeFeb 10, 2026

He displayed a stuffed camel as a symbol of the deal, saying the $7.1 million land purchase has cost the city $500,000 in lost interest and criticizing a proposed rescue deal from a company that has never built a high-rise.

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