Hurricane residents are pushing back on the city's new civic center plans, worried that officials aren't being upfront about the project's scope or costs. It’s a classic tug-of-war between rapid city growth and the need for local government to keep taxpayers in the loop.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The proposed study would cost approximately $45,000.
Local business owners and residents who want a more vibrant, walkable downtown area.
Local taxpayers are currently the ones feeling the pinch, as they're being left in the dark about how their money is being spent.
Hurricane moves forward with plans for new city hall and police station St. George News
The city is trying to figure out how to make downtown more walkable and attractive. They are debating whether to pay a consultant to design a 'look' for the area or to try and do it themselves to save cash.
'A little bit shady’: Hurricane navigates complex civic center development amid community concerns St. George News
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