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Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley’s 2021 State of the City Address

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HUNTINGDON (February 9) — Before looking ahead to the new year and upcoming projects, it is appropriate to reflect on the past year. The year 2020 definitely presented new challenges, but there are accomplishments to recognize also.
The completion of the Tennessee Downtowns grant program for downtown businesses façade improvements and branding project.
Construction began on the 2015 and 2016 Safe Routes to School grants for the continuation of sidewalks in the Middle School area along Clark Street.
Planning and design for water system improvements including automated meter reading, replacement of East Main Street waterline, and extension of water service along Highway 77.
The award of 2020 CDBG grant in the amount of $526,435 for sewer system improvements.
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. received $200,000 FastTrack Economic Development Grant.
Completion of the Dynamix Casting Fluxes, LLC facility in Industrial Park South.
Dynamix Casting Fluxes, LLC received $125,000 FastTrack Economic Development Grant.
The Police Department purchased an SUV from the Drug Fund to be used as a K9 vehicle.
Projects on the horizon for 2021 include:

The completion of the renovation of the Huntingdon Historical Museum.
The continuation and completion of the 2015 and 2016 Safe Routes to School grants.
The continuation of water system improvements design and beginning the construction phase.
Working with West Tenn. River Basin Authority (WTRBA) to repair culverts to assist with flooding issues. WTRBA has approved $100,000 for this project.
The Local Sales Tax Collection in 2020 shows a 5.5% growth in collections over 2019. The increase can be contributed to an increase in shopping local. It is important to note that 50% of all Local Option Sales Tax collected in Carroll County goes to our local schools in the county.
Although The Dixie was unable to complete its season in 2020, The Dixie staff is continuing to work on building upon established relationships and developing a network of artists for main events and school-time performances for when the center is able to open the doors once again.
The Huntingdon Special School District continues to excel and experience academic growth for the school system which in turn benefits our Town and community as a whole.
The Industrial Board continues to pursue a tenant for the Spec Building and work with local industries and individuals providing for their needs as exist today and any potential expansions for the future. We strive to continue to make Huntingdon a business-friendly community.
Obtaining grant funds make many things possible for our community that we would not be able to do otherwise.
The Town of Huntingdon is fortunate to have personnel that provide excellent services for our citizens. We appreciate the service and hard work of all our employees and look forward to another productive year.
In closing, I commend the citizens, councilmembers and employees for their impact and investments in the future of Huntingdon and Carroll County.