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Council authorizes study of downtown "entertainment district" after 7–1 vote
Summary
Jeffersontown City Council voted 7–1 to direct the mayor's office to conduct a detailed study into establishing an entertainment district in downtown Jefferson Town. Councilors discussed hours, potential costs for policing and cleanup, and whether peer cities realized direct tax revenue from similar districts.
Jeffersontown City Council voted 7–1 to authorize the mayor's office to conduct detailed studies on a potential downtown entertainment district that would allow coordinated special‑event rules for participating businesses.
The Economic Development Committee presented the recommendation and asked the council to authorize the next phase of work: drafting potential ordinance language, identifying hours and restrictions, and returning with budget estimates for implementation. Committee members suggested possible hours for…
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