Mayor Friday and the City of Monroe are excited to announce this partnership with the Southern Rail Commission and Amtrak for the I-20 Corridor Passenger Rail Project. Investing in passenger rail enhances accessibility, boosts economic growth, and provides better access to rural areas, expanded workforce opportunities, and downtown revitalization.
The City of Monroe has kicked off Phase 1 of the Kansas Lane Extension. This project, nearly three decades in the planning, demonstrates the city’s commitment to progress and development.
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Mayor Friday Ellis is excited to announce that the City of Monroe has been chosen as part of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s 2023 CityStart Cohort to engage community stakeholders to create public strategies that prioritize financial mobility of Black residents.
We’re thrilled to announce a significant stride forward in enhancing our city’s pedestrian infrastructure. While some sidewalks are already funded and undergoing repair, others are in the planning stages, awaiting funding approval.
Phase 1 of the Water Treatment Expansion Project is now complete! This expansion will enhance water quality and address the growing demand for water services in the city and surrounding areas. The project was initiated to ensure that the city can continue to provide essential services to its residents and businesses more efficiently and effectively. This significant expansion invested over $40M into our water system, a result of many years of planning and preparation.
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The Cooley House Restoration project in the City of Monroe has been awarded a $483,500 matching grant from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures program. Contributions are vital to reach our funding goal and facilitate the opening of the Cooley House to the public. Click here to donate: https://cooleyhouse.org/give/.
The City of Monroe purchased the Ouachita Candy Co. building to further downtown revitalization. The historical building is located in downtown Monroe. Thirteen local artists were chosen through an artist call coordinated with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council to beautify the Candy Company building while it awaits redevelopment. The themes they chose centered around history, heritage, the river, the original use of the building, the spirit of Northeast Louisiana, and the concept of home.
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