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Despite pandemic, politics and cost overruns, St. Louis convention center expansion finally begins
Summary by Ground News
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones told attendees the project would help add vibrancy to downtown and draw more visitors. The project is supposed to be financed over the next 40 years with about $6 million each in hotel taxes from the city and county. Strong support from politically influential hotel operators and the unions representing the construction and event industry helped the project overcome political hurdles.