Washington City Council

Washington City Council alderpersons will not receive pay raises starting in 2029. Council rejected the proposal Monday by a 4-2 vote. Alderpersons currently make about $3,200 annually.

Pay raises for Washington's elected officials have been proposed by City Administrator Jeff Fiegenschuh. Salaries would increase annually after the raises go into effect in 2029.

The Washington Fire Department is looking to install an electronic message board in front of its station. The new board would replace the existing sign that's believed to be from when the fire station was built in 1996.

Changes could be coming to the busy intersection of West Jefferson and Bondurant streets during student arrival and pickup times at Washington Community High School.

A Washington bar will receive a $34,000 grant from the city to help pay for a project to replace its doors and renovate its parking lot.

Washington is establishing a Business Development District. The City Council has approved the district, which runs along Washington Road from Washington Plaza to Wilmor Road.

The owners of the Cherry Tree Plaza shopping center will get their $50,000 Washington business property improvement grant in equal installments if they meet the city's requirements.

Washington's push to revive Washington Plaza is likely getting a monetary shot in the arm. The city council has given its initial approval to establish the city's first Business Development District.

The City of Washington has awarded a $2,500 tourism grant to the committee that's organizing this year's Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony. The grant will help offset the cost of bringing in the guest speaker.

A commercial building improvement grant of more than $45,000 for the Cherry Tree Plaza shopping center in Washington is back on the table, after the city council previously rejected the request.