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Vacant commercial property registration and fees

A new ordinance would make owners of long-vacant commercial buildings register them and pay escalating fees up to $4,000 a year, aiming to reactivate empty storefronts. The Realtors Association says it's a property-rights overreach; sponsors say vacancy shifts costs onto taxpayers and neighbors.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Health of the city's tax increment districts

The city is launching three new tax districts — Velp/Locust, Brook Park and 200 N Monroe — to subsidize nearly 450 new housing units and commercial space. Tax increment from future property taxes will repay developer incentives over the districts' lifetimes.

6 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026