Mayor Andre Dickens' administration is seeking to condemn five properties deemed blighted. To move forward with condemnation proceedings, the administration is requesting a specially called meeting with the city council.

The goal of this meeting is to obtain authorization for the condemnation of these properties. Further details about the properties and the condemnation process are available from the source.

The city council's decision on the condemnation proceedings is pending, with the specially called meeting expected to address this matter.