Magna’s historic buildings took a major hit in the recent earthquake, and now the city is scrambling to figure out how to pay for repairs and update safety codes. It’s a big deal because these old structures define our town's character, but fixing them up won't be cheap or easy.
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Expect to see either higher taxes or a shift in the city budget to cover the massive costs of retrofitting and restoring these damaged landmarks.
Local history buffs and business owners in the historic district will benefit from having their properties saved and made safe for the future.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch if the city decides to hike rates to pay for these expensive building upgrades.
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