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Springfield council rejects motion to fast-track review of SB3499 tourism authority
Summary
After a lengthy debate on April 7, the Springfield City Council voted against placing a resolution concerning state Senate Bill 3499 (a proposed capital-area tourism authority and Star Bond controls) on first reading, citing questions about boundaries, local control and potential transfers of city sales tax.
The Springfield City Council voted on April 7 not to fast-track a resolution asking the city to take a position on Illinois Senate Bill 3499, which would create a capital-area tourism authority and affect Star Bond authority in parts of downtown.
Alderman Al Williams introduced the resolution and asked that it be placed on first reading so the council could be prepared while the state process unfolds. Williams said, "This is just first reading; it ain't like we're passing it tonight," and argued the city needed to do "due diligence" and be prepared to work with state and county…
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