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Little: SEDD making plans to reduce crime, expand Southside Businesses

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

How to reduce crime and expand business opportunity in South Monroe was the focus of two meetings this week as the South Side Economic Development District (SEDD) continues its push to develop masterplans to roll out what it calls the…

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Council passes SEDD plan, Dawson has Brown ejected from meeting

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe City Council has approved a 25-year plan of action for South Monroe, despite stiff objections from one Southside Council member. The plan which has been dubbed the “Southside Dream” is a blueprint of projects and changes for South…

councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson, Monroe activist Marie Brown, Monroe City Council, Southside Economic Development District

SEDD approves 25-year $300 million economic plan for Southside

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Southside Economic Development District has approved and will be submitting a 25-year economic development plan for South Monroe for city council approval. The SEDD Board approved the plan in its March 7th meeting and conducted its final public hearing…

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SEDD board rehires Charles Theus, considering back pay

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Charles Theus has been rehired as the executive director of the Southside Economic Development District. In a special meeting last Wednesday night, Theus was rehired after a heated debate about whether the district needed a director without any City Council-approved…

Charles Theus, SEDD board, Southside Economic Development District, Tony Little

SEDD approves micro-loan plan for Southside

September 16, 2021October 4, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Southside businesses that need small loans for emergencies and improvements may soon get help when a plan approved by the Southside Economic Development District rolls out in the coming months. In its regular meeting Monday night, the SEDD Board of…

Charles Theus, Roosevelt Wright Jr., SEDD, Southside Economic Development District, Tony Little

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