Fresh off his sixth-term victory, Mayor Rod Davies, alongside Communications Director Ken Helms, shared updates on Monmouth’s revitalization during this interview on Galesburg's Morning News.
Among the topics discussed in this conversation with WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm are:
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Public Square Revitalization: $3 million Rebuild Illinois grant-funded project, nearing completion in the fourth quadrant, with safety features and aesthetic enhancements.
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New Airport Terminal: Rebuilding the terminal lost in a 2019 fire to support aviation and economic resilience.
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$1.5 Million Main Street Grant: Funds streetscaping for the 200 blocks of North and South Main Street, boosting businesses and aligning with downtown revitalization efforts.
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Land Bank Partnership: Potential initiative to develop vacant lots into homes, addressing housing needs (from prior context, included for completeness).
Monmouth receives $1.5M grant for Main Street revitalization. Here’s the plan
