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Council calls runoff, OKs taller buildings on U.S. 380

by | May 14, 2026 | Area News, News

A runoff will be held Saturday, June 13, for the top two candidates seeking Place 4 on the Princeton City Council. The election was called after council canvassed the 475 votes cast in the May 2 special election. 

In a marathon meeting Monday, May 11, councilmembers also amended the city’s zoning ordinance to allow taller buildings along U.S. Highway 380 and discussed a proposal to build a new library sharing space with a youth recreation center.

During a work session before the regular meeting, council discussed upgrading city ordinances regarding sexual offenders. Councilmembers also requested stricter control over electric bicycles and received a report on the Princeton Aquatic and Recreation Center (PARC).

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