Alton receives money for Brown Street work
The Telegraph
FacebookTwitterEmail
ALTON The city has received $600,000 for the Phase 1 Brown Street Improvements Project.
The work will consist of asphalt resurfacing and ADA sidewalk accessibility improvements on Brown Street between Main Street and Worden Avenue.
Alton was awarded a $450,000 grant by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments in May 2020 for the work. The Madison County Board approved additional funds of $150,000 in January to help with the $826,500 project.
Engineering and design plans are currently being developed with work expected to begin in Fall 2022.
“This project further demonstrates this administration’s commitment to improving quality of life issues for the citizens of Alton,” said Mayor Brant Walker. “By bringing federal funds to our community, the city is able to support our businesses and contractors while promoting jobs for our local union members.”
Your View
FacebookTwitterEmail
To the Editor,
As candidate for Alton Mayor, I do not plan to respond to every negative comment made by my opponent, Mayor Brant Walker. However, I am writing in response to his insulting statement recently released accusing me of spreading misinformation and questioning my intelligence regarding the home rule issue Alton could face following the 2020 census.
I have previously stated my concern that Alton may lose its home rule status if the census data shows we have declined in population below 25,000 residents. As a candidate for mayor, I view this as a critical issue that may present a tipping point for Alton if not addressed with strong leadership and a positive outlook for our community.
Alton will seek bids for Riverfront Park work
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
FacebookTwitterEmail
ALTON Aldermen on Wednesday night approved soliciting bids by the Department of Planning and Development for Phase 8 improvements to Riverfront Park.
The park improvements were part of the projects list cited in the 2019 State of the City address by Mayor Brant Walker. The improvements were planned to be completed in the summer of 2020, but were pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alton aldermen on Wednesday also approved amending Section 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the City Code pertaining to guestrooms allowed within a bed and breakfast. Originally, the code stated that only four guestrooms will be allowed in a bed and breakfast, whereas the state allows five guestrooms.