Three Rivers commission sets hearing on Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #7 after 4–3 vote

The Three Rivers City Commission voted 4–3 on Nov. 4 to set a public hearing for Nov. 19, 2024 on Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #7 following public concerns about the project’s tax-exemption term and housing affordability. At-Large Commissioner Torrey Brown moved to set the hearing; Third District Commissioner Chris Abel seconded the motion. The motion carried with Mayor Tom Lowry, Commissioners Chris Abel, Carolyn McNary and Torrey Brown voting yes; Commissioners Pat Dane, Steven Haigh and Lucas Allen opposed.