Recent content by Jeremiah Dumas

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    What. The. 17. Starkville Board of Aldermen?

    yes, we did approve this design and it will be great. keep in mind that this is painted on a street both as art and for safety. yes, color and texture in the road help with safety as a traffic calming gesture. the symbology means "continual happiness for all your life" and who doesn't need...
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    OT: Starkville Got Something Right

    I wish I had a definitive answer. We are closely watching this area and working with the University to do what is best and the most feasible. We have rezoned the area to Form-based codes and I think a larger discussion about that entire areas is warranted. Because something needs to happen so...
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    OT: Starkville Got Something Right

    Thanks, I think it will be a transformational project for the city of Starkville. This was in no way meant to circumnavigate the system. Two bond issues have failed on the simple denial of a tax increase - well the 1st bond vote failed for other reasons as well. Not once have we heard that...
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    OT: Starkville Got Something Right

    This is a public private partnership between West Brothers and the City of Starkville. It includes a 20 yr lease back using certificates of participation. This is a general fund obligation, so there is no tax increase or need for bonds. Estimates were generated by the project team and it...
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    Sunday Sales Approved!!!!!

    Yes it is me, long time pack reader - but 3 time poster. Honestly, the ABC never gave us a reason, we do know that they voted on it, it was denied, and then they decided to reconsider the matter, that is why no official statement was offered, because technically, once they reconsidered their...
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    Sunday Sales Approved!!!!!

    Hey Coach, I would check your sources. As the one who led this effort for the city, I can promise that what we provided to the ABC initially was what was needed and it was the same information that they had in hand yesterday. There were other issues that came to play when they denied it the 1st...
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    Wiseman running away with it. Carver, Dumass too

    Cowbell, I find it extremely interesting that you claim to know the issues that I stand for and the fact that I have a good heart, yet we have never met, much less had a conversation about the issues that you bring up. Last night was a pivotal moment for the city of Starkville. I feel confident...
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