Portage Redevelopment Commission approves expansion of TIF district
The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the expansion of the city’s Southport Allocation District, commonly referred to as the city’s tax increment financing district. Russell, Joyce. Portage News
Portage Indiana Redevelopment Commission approves expansion of TIF district
The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the expansion of the city’s Southport Allocation District, commonly referred to as the city’s tax increment financing district. Russell, Joyce. Portage News 22 August 2012.
No Person Shall Be Deprived of Life, Liberty or Property… Unless the Oil and Gas Industry Says So
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