by Kati Ross | Aug 7, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Nearly 2,000 Johnston residents voted in the sales tax ballot issue election held on August 6, 2019. Seventy-six percent (76%) of the Johnston voters chose to favor the sales tax increase and the plan to use at least 50% of the revenue to reduce property taxes. The...
by Kati Ross | Aug 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The Johnston City Council recently received information about a concept plan for addressing the condition of the old North End Diner sign located at in the Merle Hay Road Gateway area. While the hotel has been demolished and the site has been closed for several years,...
by Kati Ross | Aug 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership, Membership Updates
Members of the Johnston Economic Development Corporation were among the groups which participated in a series of facilitated round table discussions held on July 30 and 31, 2019 at Johnston City Hall. The discussion was part of the community engagement process for the...
by Kati Ross | Aug 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Necessary next steps to move forward with the development of the Johnston Town Center are now being taken by the City of Johnston. The Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved a new overlay zoning district to be known as the Merle Hay Road Town Square Overlay...
by Leah Champion | Aug 1, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Johnston residents will get the chance to vote August 6 on a ballot issue to authorize a local option sales and services tax. The ballot measure would increase sales and service tax by one-cent within Johnston. If approved, revenue generated from the tax would return...
by Phil Dunshee | Jul 23, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
In a short drive around the Johnston community it is easy to see how much growth there has been in the past two decades – road improvements, updated infrastructure, corporate expansions, new schools. It is literally impossible for anyone traveling on the major...
