River park passes with 62 percent of vote

By John LaConte

EAGLE — A sales tax increase to construct a river park passed by a nearly two-to-one margin on Tuesday, another sign that locals here value their recreation.Outgoing Mayor Yuri Kostick said for him, the river park’s construction — which will begin in the fall when the water levels are low — will be the ultimate swan song as he prepares to leave office after eight years of public service.“It feels good to see it pass, and by such a big margin with a big turnout,” he said. With more than 1,500 people casting ballots, the river park garnered more than …

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