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Kingsport leaders highlight retirements, downtown work, new economic-development site and airport talks
Summary
City leaders recognized retiring city recorder Lisa Winkle, praised the Dobyns-Bennett DB Dome and Main Street project staff, launched a new economic-development website, and reported continued regional discussions about the Tri-Cities airport.
Mayor Paul W. Montgomery and board members used the communications portion of the February business meeting to recognize staff and to highlight community projects and outreach.
Mayor Montgomery presented a proclamation designating February 2025 as Black History Month and invited citizens to view downtown displays. He thanked city recorder Lisa Winkle for 18 years of service: "She has a brilliant financial mind. She's not always gonna tell you what you want to hear when it comes to your financial, but she's gonna tell you what you need to hear," Montgomery said. The board said the city will hold a celebration to mark…
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