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Council debates federal funding choice after tunnel project advances in congresswoman's selection process
Summary
Mayor says Tallmadge submitted three projects for community-project funding and the tunnel project advanced to the next phase; some council members and residents questioned why a tunnel was chosen over infrastructure needs such as paving.
Tallmadge — A proposal to pursue federal community-project funding for a pedestrian tunnel connecting the parking area near West Avenue to the downtown circle advanced through an early selection step after the city submitted three shovel-ready proposals to Representative Emilia Sykes's office, Mayor Mary Kilway told council on July 24.
"We submitted three projects to Congresswoman Sykes for the community-project funding, and that's the one that was ultimately picked to go forward," Kilway said. She added the project "actually passed through the first phase" but cautioned there are additional approvals to clear.
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