Beloit City Council reflects on progress

Beloit Daily News: "The Beloit City Council took time out Tuesday to reflect on the accomplishments of the city during 2006, while Council President Marty Densch reported the annual State of the City address.
Overall, Densch deemed that “not only is the city sound, but continues to improve in nearly every measurable way,” listing residential and economic development, the creation of jobs and the commitment of citizens as contributions to a successful year.

Specifically, Densch mentioned Deerfield Estates, Atlanta Bread Company, Heritage View and the looming Beloit Casino project as major accomplishments, among many others.

In 2006, the average home value in Beloit grew by 6.1 percent, and the tax base grew by 8.1 percent, to $1.49 billion, Densch reported. Six new businesses were added to Beloit, with the expansion of nine existing businesses, creating 584 new jobs and a $93 million investment in the economy. "