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Radford council tables $128,686 REDI grant for Highlander Hotel after ethics disclosure
Summary
The council delayed action on a $128,686 Real Estate Development Initiative (REDI) grant for the Highlander Hotel until June after the mayor disclosed a potential conflict involving Radford University and the Radford University Foundation; the EDA confirmed the project met its performance agreement but has had no further discussions.
Mayor Horton disclosed a potential conflict of interest before discussion of a REDI (Real Estate Development Initiative) grant for the Highlander Hotel and the City Council voted to table action until the June meeting.
The mayor said she works for Radford University, receives a salary above $5,000 and that the Radford University Foundation received funds from the university related to the hotel project. She told the council she had checked with the state council on ethics and conflict…
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