Council approves redevelopment grant for 101 E. Erie St.; one alderman objects

Jun 15, 2026

The council approved a business redevelopment grant for property at 101 E. Erie St. submitted by Giovanni Piccolo. Alderman Ken Bogacz said the east-side work did not qualify for façade funding; the motion passed with 4 ayes, 2 nays and 1 abstention.

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The city council considered and approved a business redevelopment grant for property located at 101 E. Erie St., proposed by Giovanni Piccolo. Alderman Ken Bogacz publicly disagreed with the grant because the proposed work is on the building's east side and, in his view, does not meet the façade-eligibility criteria. Mayor Pro Tem Pellegrini noted the location is busy and that Piccolo is putting significant money into the building.

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