Washington Local Schools continues to negotiate possible tax abatements with the developer of a future retail complex on Central Avenue in West Toledo.

During a special meeting Wednesday, the school board voted unanimously to continue tax-incentive discussions with Abbell Associates, the Chicago-based company planning the development.

Board members voted without discussion following a 30-minute executive session held “for purpose of discussing a proposed real property tax initiative,” as the board put it in the meeting notice.

“Washington Local Schools has been in communication with the developer,” Kristine Martin, the schools’ superintendent, said in a prepared statement issued upon the voting. “Discussions are ongoing, and we believe this potential partnership reflects a responsible a

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