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Commission backs resolution to pursue certification for Regional Retail Tourism Development District
Summary
City commissioners approved a resolution signaling Johnson City’s intent to participate in the Regional Retail Tourism Development District program under Public Chapter 498, enabling potential use of a portion of state sales tax revenue to incentivize large retail and entertainment development in the Boones Creek corridor.
The Johnson City Commission on Feb. 13 approved a resolution expressing support and intent to pursue certification under the Regional Retail Tourism Development District Act (Public Chapter 498) for an area around the Boones Creek/I‑26 interchange.
Deputy City Manager Randy Trivette outlined the district’s history and purpose, telling commissioners the program is intended “to create an area that would be incentivized through some state tax dollars that would help incentivize development, retail development,…
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