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Clinton council unanimously halts proposed permanent downtown stage, citing cost and site concerns

Clinton City Council · January 8, 2026
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After public endorsements from downtown business and design groups, Clinton City Council voted unanimously to halt a proposed permanent downtown stage and return grant funds, citing site constraints and competing near-term fiscal priorities.

Clinton — After weeks of committee work and public endorsements, the Clinton City Council voted unanimously to halt plans for a permanent downtown stage and to return the related grant funding.

Staff presented the project as part of the broader Phase 4 downtown improvements and outlined estimated costs and site constraints; staff recommended turning the grant back and not moving forward at the proposed location. Kaye Rayner, chair of the downtown promotion committee, read a letter urging inclusion of a permanent stage in Phase 4,…

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