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Council removes 3413 Walkagan Road from downtown TIF after conflict-of-interest debate
Summary
After a contentious debate about elected-official conflicts, the council approved an ordinance removing property at 3413 Walkagan Road from the city’s downtown tax-increment financing (TIF) area; proponents said removal resolves statutory voting conflicts, while opponents argued it circumvents ethical scrutiny.
The Mckenry City Council approved an amendment on April 6 to the city’s downtown tax-increment financing (TIF) redevelopment plan that removes a single parcel commonly known as 3413 Walkagan Road from the TIF area.
Discussion was heated: some council members argued removing the parcel would allow the affected…
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