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News opinion: City hall should remain in the town center
Last month, the council directed City Manager Ricky Tow to enter negotiations for land. While there is no confirmation, talk around town is the complex would be located along or near U.S. 287. The city certainly is not land-poor and there could be other options. The community room property could be developed further or what about that old football stadium area?
As a longtime Bowie resident, albeit, a transplant from Wichita Falls, and a taxpayer, I am offended that my city government would move itself away from the town center to the edge of city limits. What does that say about our main downtown area?
Yes, there are empty buildings that need occupants, so we need our city to stand tough with us, not flee for a more high-profile spot. Also why can’t I pay my bill in a convenient location?
Read the full News opinion in your Saturday News and then take part in our survey located on the webpage. Click on city hall location survey and have your voice heard. Results publishing July 19.
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