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Council tables vote on new Wishkah River Bridge welcome sign after public concern over readability and outreach
Summary
The Arts Commission recommended a new sign design by Tim Gervin funded in part with lodging tax; council voted to table the contract so the artist's designs can be shown for broader public review and to address contrast and visibility concerns.
The Aberdeen City Council on Wednesday tabled authorization to execute a contract with artist Tim Gervin for a new Welcome to Aberdeen sign to be installed on the Wishkah River Bridge, after councilmembers and members of the public raised concerns about readability and prior public outreach.
Director Stacy Barr told the council the Arts Commission solicited eight artist submissions and selected…
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