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Council deadlocks on emergency passage of county‑run STAR bond authority for downtown expansion
Summary
After extended debate, the council failed a motion for emergency passage on a resolution concerning a proposed STAR bond authority tied to BOS center expansion; the measure failed for lack of a supermajority (5–5).
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Springfield City Council on April 21 debated a proposed state bill and a related resolution about creating a STAR bond‑style development authority to support expansion of the BOS convention center and downtown tourism projects. Councilors expressed broad support for downtown investment but deep disagreement over whether a county‑controlled authority should exercise municipal‑style powers within city boundaries.
Alderman Williams, who said he supports expansion of…
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