Marysville
June 6, 2024

Marysville citizen group seeks to tame TIFs

 

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter

A newly formed group made its presence known at last week’s meeting of the Marysville City Council.

During the hearing of citizens portion of the meeting, resident Amy Potter Grimm informed council of the newly formed SMART coalition and its intent to file a pair of petitions to amend the city charter.

Potter Grimm explained that SMART stands for “Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums and TIFs.”

Potter Grimm, who does not live in the city but lives inside the school district, said the committee is made up of “residents, parents, grandparents, alumni, teachers and concerned citizens all working together.”

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