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A developer is suing the City of Salisbury and its mayor over a stalled $25 million downtown project meant to deliver affordable housing and a food hall — claiming the city is deliberately blocking progress by refusing to honor parking agreements and ignoring its own code. The dispute dates back to 2016, when Layfield’s company won a bid for a parking lot with a commitment to build affordable units. Now, the mayor demands 140 parking spaces — which Layfield says is unnecessary and contradicts prior deals — and refuses to sign a lease for 23 additional spaces. He accuses the mayor of removing project files and becoming the sole point of contact to stall the project. Layfield has taken the matter to court, demanding a judge compel the city’s Board of Appeals to review the case — while the mayor argues that without proper parking, the project would harm local businesses and undermine sustainable growth.

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