Clinton council denies special-use request for 135-foot cell tower near two schools after health and safety concerns After hours of testimony from experts and residents, the Clinton City Council denied a special-use permit for a 135-foot cell tower on Borken Bridal Road, citing failure to meet required standards; neighbors raised health, notification and aviation concerns while the applicant presented FAA clearance and an appraisal study.

In a decisive move, the Clinton City Council denied a controversial 135-foot cell tower near local schools, prioritizing community health and safety over corporate interests.

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Clinton council unanimously halts proposed permanent downtown stage, citing cost and site concerns After public endorsements from downtown business and design groups, Clinton City Council voted unanimously to halt a proposed permanent downtown stage and return grant funds, citing site constraints and competing near-term fiscal priorities.

In a surprising turn, the Clinton City Council has voted unanimously to abandon plans for a permanent downtown stage, raising questions about the future of local events and economic growth.

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Main Street report shows $60 million grocery leakage; city outlines EPA lead-sampling plan and names new police chief Main Street committee presented a Clarus/BLS-based retail gap analysis showing roughly $60 million in grocery store demand leaking from downtown; engineering staff described an EPA-required lead-sampling program funded by a grant; the council also announced Adrian Matthews as police chief.

Clinton's downtown is losing an astonishing $60 million in grocery sales, and the Main Street committee is ready to take action!

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Clinton creates criminal penalty for littering from vehicles, targets unsecured loads after repeated road spills Council adopted an ordinance making littering from motor vehicles and dropping vehicle contents a class 3 misdemeanor with a $500 fine — the maximum municipal criminal penalty under state law — and directed staff to pursue restitution and enforcement options for drivers and potentially companies using independent contractors.

Clinton City Council just passed a strict new ordinance making littering from vehicles a misdemeanor with a hefty $500 fine—are you ready to see a cleaner community?

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City Council Approves $150K Sewer Grant and $3.19M Water Study Funding Council accepts grants for sewer monitoring and water line surveying improvements.

Clinton City Council just approved a $150,000 grant for sewer monitoring and another for water system improvements, paving the way for safer streets and better infrastructure!

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Clinton residents demand transparency and trust in local government and policing Community leaders call for a crisis prevention plan and improved police-community relations in Clinton.

In a powerful City Council meeting in Clinton, residents united to demand transparency and safety, urging officials to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.

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Clinton Council supports young advisory board's initiatives for community engagement Clinton's young advisory board promotes local engagement and events for 20-30 year-olds.

Clinton's City Council meeting revealed exciting developments, from a successful spring cleanup to the energetic push of a new youth advisory group eager to reshape community engagement!

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Pastor Regina discusses youth programs and community support at Clinton meeting Pastor Regina highlights youth ministry needs and expresses gratitude for city support.

Pastor Regina's heartfelt plea for youth programs at the Clinton City Council meeting reveals the urgent need for community support to uplift at-risk children.

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