Council hears Springfield Project presentation; alderman proposes local levy-district alternative
Council reviewed a proposed contract with Springfield Project to support a strategic economic development plan; Alderman Gregory proposed submitting a replacement levy-district redevelopment ordinance and asked to shift $75,000 to $125,000 to fund neighborhood-focused redevelopment work.
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Council considered an ordinance to contract with Springfield Project for a comprehensive strategic economic development plan and an annual payment. Mister Watson presented the organization’s work: an incubator for underserved businesses, an accelerator in partnership with the SIU system, cultural district development, and reentry supports including record sealing and expungement assistance.
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