ST. PAUL — The Virginia land deal for the former Staver Foundry site was done, a sealed package between county and city officials and ready to be signed off on at the St. Louis County Board next Tuesday.
But two state legislators have intervened in St. Paul with a bill to substantially change the sale price on the tax forfeited land, and so, for now, it’s a deal no more.
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Just imagine that... our Democrate Reps dont think we can live without them sticking there noses in. Even if it hurts the citizens of a community. They know best for us.. We are sheep that need being led around by nose rings... Keep voting these people in to office and this is what you can expect going forward.. " How dumb are we"
I've said it before & I'll say it again now. Tom Rukkavina need to be voted OUT!! why is he even involved in this? makes me wonder who asked him to stick his nose in it & why? as for Ms. Melin how would she feel about the city or county cutting the price of her house & property to a 50th of the price that was agreed upon price? it all STINKS of VERY dirty work to me. I'm not even going to mention his spewage as a member of the IRRRB board.
Oh boy! This should be fun. A real chest thumper! This should have been determined on the local level. A little bit of power can be a terrible thing.
Now children, stop fighting.
Cronyism and stupidity...., Continues unchecked on the range..., Keith Nelson is right on here...., Rep Melin? What an idiot
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