Harrisburg council poised to vote again on Broad Street Market construction

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The councilors voted two weeks ago against a recommended project manager, but now they want a revote, that could flip the decision as early as Tuesday.

Displaced Broad Street Market brick building vendors are beginning to move into the market tent structure. March 25, 2024. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.comTwo members of Harrisburg City Council have announced they are reconsidering their votes against a construction manager recommended by the mayor to rebuild the Broad Street Market’s brick building.

City council members Crystal Davis and Ralph Rodriguez, who both voted May 14 against selecting Alexander Building Construction Co. as construction manager for the project, said they wanted a chance to vote again, according to statements issued by each over the weekend. Davis said she would vote for Alexander if given the chance, while Rodriguez simply asked for another vote saying he now had more information.

 

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