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Commission approves up to $1 million LITA award for White Sands Theatre renovation; supporters cite arts-district benefit
Summary
The City Commission voted 7–0 to approve first publication of an ordinance authorizing up to $1,000,000 in Local Economic Development taxable incentive assistance for the White Sands Theatre renovation, an applicant-led project proponents say will complement the Flickinger Center and help form a downtown arts district.
The City Commission voted 7–0 Tuesday to approve first publication of an ordinance that would authorize up to $1 million in city development assistance for the White Sands Theatre renovation, a project presented by Troy Stegner and supported in the meeting by the Flickinger Center and Alamogordo Main Street.
Why it matters: City action moves a local economic development program application forward for public notice and possible subsequent action. Proponents framed the project as a complement to downtown cultural assets and a way to expand year‑round entertainment and economic activity.
What the applicant presented: Troy Stegner, the applicant and owner through Zia Comics (the applicant clarified the ordinance language would be corrected to Zia Comics), told the commission the building has “good…
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