Chattanooga City Council
Composting and glass recycling pilot, airport park
If you live in the Brainerd area, you might be eligible to put out glass and food scraps for curbside pickup. City Council approved piloting those services at their Oct. 14 meeting.
Affordable housing PILOT, Station 21 fire truck
The first agreement under the city’s new PILOT rules will go before City Council on Oct. 7. Check out some other highlights from the meeting agenda.
Northgate Mall tax incentive, senior tax freeze adjustment
Council questioned city staff about a proposed Northgate Mall tax deal before giving the go-ahead for further negotiations.
$5.5 million more for Walnut Street Bridge, $500K for eviction prevention
Unexpected repairs forced a $5.5 million increase to the Walnut Street Bridge restoration contract, approved by City Council.
Complying with state anti-DEI laws
City Council approved several changes to city government to comply with two recent state laws.
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Is there a better way to park downtown?
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Tennessee’s lost county
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