These areas will be great when they are completed. They were run down and had dilapidated houses. Through Brownback's partnership and ability to raise money, it's totally revitalized the neighborhood. It's a different scene night and day from what it originally was.

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Brownback has been great upfront when he appropriated $2 million for the St. Peter's Waterway Redevelopment project. He recently appropriated funds to begin work on the Bethany Development project.

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It's an event we do to celebrate the success in the urban core. It's a lot of fun. There will be good food and of course, champagne.

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