Augusta Council votes to sell lot despite ex-owner's plea

Kennebec Journal

October 3, 2014

City of Augusta attorney, Steve Langsdorf, is quoted in a Kennebec Journal article on the sale of foreclosed property by the City.

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Stephen Langsdorf, city attorney, said the city followed proper procedure in foreclosing on the property and putting it up for public bids.

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