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Sioux Falls Council authorizes entertainment-tax funds to pursue River Line land purchase amid public anger over transparency
Summary
The Sioux Falls City Council approved an ordinance authorizing use of entertainment-tax funds to pursue purchase of River Line District property and advanced a related capital amendment, while several residents accused the council of secrecy and gentrification at public comment.
The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance authorizing the use of entertainment-tax funds to pursue purchase of property in the River Line District as the city explores a potential convention center or other public uses.
Councilor McCurris, a sponsor of the ordinance, told the council the action authorizes use of entertainment-tax funds—likely through rollovers—and that any actual purchase would most likely take place in 2025. He said a steering committee the council recently encouraged will oversee recommended uses of the funds and work toward a public vote in 2025.
The move drew sharp public criticism. An…
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