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Boone council tables Main Street contract after debate over who may fill city seat
Summary
The council voted to table an amended Downtown Boone Main Street agreement after members contested language replacing a required council member with a broader "city official," delaying release of related state funds until the issue is resolved.
The Boone City Council voted to table an amended Downtown Boone Main Street contract after an extended debate over language that would change a designated council seat to a more general "city official." The council's action pauses release of state catalyst funds tied to the agreement.
Council members and Main Street representatives clashed over Section 1, item 2 of the agreement, which Main Street's board had altered to require that the seat "shall be held by Boone City official as appointed by the mayor" rather than by a Boone City council member. Main Street representatives said the wording matches the program agreement used by other communities and allows department heads or other municipal officials to serve; some council members said the change reduced council accountability and preferred…
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