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Council approves Greenville Arena District bond ordinance amid neighbor concerns about amphitheater notice and a failed referral attempt
Summary
After a heated discussion and a failed motion to send the item back to committee, the council adopted an ordinance authorizing the Greenville Arena District to issue up to $40 million in general obligation bonds; supporters highlighted arts and accessibility benefits while opponents said an amphitheater was not disclosed in public notice.
Greenville County Council adopted an ordinance at third reading authorizing the Greenville Arena District to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $40,000,000, after debate over procedure and public notice.
The council opened a public hearing on the bonds and heard supporters who said the Arena District project — which includes renovations to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and related improvements — would boost opportunities for local artists, accessibility programs and small businesses. "An investment in this project is an investment in the community and in local voices," Cassie Harden Scott, a local producer for So Far Sounds, told the council. Nia Zambrano…
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