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Fairfield County council approves $620,000 interstate gateway‑signage project
Summary
The Fairfield County Council approved a $620,000 contract to install two illuminated gateway signs on I‑77, funded by the county's local accommodations and hospitality tax; a student speaker questioned whether the tourism tax should be used for local needs, and officials said state rules restrict the fund's use.
Fairfield County officials voted to approve a $620,000 contract to install two illuminated gateway signs on Interstate 77, county staff said. The council approved the contract during a mock meeting session that followed a student leadership summit at the Fairfield County Administration building.
Jean Stevens, Fairfield County's public information officer, told the council the signs would be placed at Exit 34 and Exit 48 and ‘‘will actually light up at night’’ to welcome visitors. ‘‘Basically, we're asking for $620,000 to build two gateway signage signs on the…
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