Residents have questions over pricey ‘Mill Ave’ sign amid budget shortfall

As part of Tempe’s $40 million downtown refresh project, the city spent $2 million on a large metal “Mill Ave” sign hanging over the iconic roadway.

The price tag has spurred questions, complaints, and calls for transparency on social media.

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This all comes amid a budget shortfall and the city asking voters this fall to approve a sales tax to bring in $50 million a year…

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