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Heart of Illinois port leaders brief county board on inland‑waterway investments; seed funding discussion set for August
Summary
The Heart of Illinois Regional Port District presented accomplishments and asked the county to consider seed funding (proposal previously discussed at $50,000/year), with staff planning to place an appropriation item before the board in August that would require a supermajority vote.
Representatives of the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District told the Peoria County board they have helped attract federal and private investment to the Illinois Waterway and asked the board to consider seed funding to sustain the district’s operations and advocacy.
“Reports are an essential part of our economy,” said Bob Sinclair, executive coordinating director for the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District, citing recent federal grants and media coverage that, he said, have increased attention and investment in the inland port system. Chris Smith, the district’s director of operations, added that the district focuses…
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