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Economic development strategy and corridor revitalization

The economic development director laid out the Broad Street corridor playbook — from pop-up activation to Coliseum demolition and a downtown residential strategy. Council members pushed for a durable, citywide strategic plan that survives election cycles instead of restarting every few years.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

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City contractor wages to $20/hour

The mayor wants city contractors paid at least $20 an hour — the city got to $18 for janitorial contractors last year — and a joint economic mobility squad is developing cost estimates to get there.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026