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Economy

Rock Island Asks for Feedback about Proposed, Downtown Special Service Area

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR | By Michelle O'Neill
Published August 29, 2022 at 5:00 AM CDT
Map of boundaries for proposed downtown Rock Island Special Service Area
City of Rock Island, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
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City of Rock Island, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, https://quadcitieschamber.com/pdf/Proposed_Downtown_RI_SSA_map.pdf
Map of boundaries for proposed downtown Rock Island Special Service Area

The City of Rock Island wants to know what residents, businesses, and other stakeholders think of a proposal to establish a downtown Special Service Area.

WVIK Staff

Last month, the Downtown Steering Committee and a group of property owners asked the city council to approve the area between 1st and 7th Avenues, and 13th and 28th Streets.

Property owners within the area would pay an extra property tax of 1.15%. For example, the owner of Ms. Brimani's Hair and Beauty Supply on 2nd avenue would pay an additional $426 per year.

Comments will be accepted through October 24th, when Rock Island will hold a public hearing about the proposed, downtown Special Service Area.

Submit comments and other feedback HERE.

Economy
Michelle O'Neill
Officially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
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