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Hurricane residents are pushing back on the city's new civic center plans, worried that officials aren't being upfront about the project's scope or costs. It’s a classic tug-of-war between rapid city growth and the need for local government to keep taxpayers in the loop.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The proposed study would cost approximately $45,000.
Local business owners and residents who want a more vibrant, walkable downtown area.
Local taxpayers are currently the ones feeling the pinch, as they're being left in the dark about how their money is being spent.
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The city is trying to figure out how to make downtown more walkable and attractive. They are debating whether to pay a consultant to design a 'look' for the area or to try and do it themselves to save cash.