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Woodstock Considers Eminent Domain for Parking Lot Purchase

2/2/2025

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Woodstock city officials are contemplating the use of eminent domain to secure a vacant lot at 101-109 S. Jefferson St. for parking, right next to a planned hotel. With the owner unresponsive to offers of $549,000, the City Council has postponed their decision until February 4, hoping for a resolution through negotiation.

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Story summary

Woodstock city officials are contemplating the use of eminent domain to secure a vacant lot at 101-109 S. Jefferson St. for parking, right next to a planned hotel. With the owner unresponsive to offers of $549,000, the City Council has postponed their decision until February 4, hoping for a resolution through negotiation.