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Milton council pauses vote, orders review of CRA façade grants after push to end program
Summary
Councilman moved to end the downtown business façade grant program and instead prioritize public infrastructure; the motion drew debate and was sent to a committee/work session for staff to return with options and budget detail.
Councilman Matthew Cusack introduced a motion to end the City of Milton's business façade grant program and reallocate the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funds to public infrastructure such as sidewalks, lighting and an amphitheater. The motion drew extended discussion, but it did not receive a second and the council instead directed staff to prepare options for a committee discussion later this month.
Cusack said the current pattern of repeat recipients benefited private enterprises rather than the public and suggested the CRA dollars be used for sidewalks, lighting and other…
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