Monessen votes to replace RDA members

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

A move to oust two seated members of the Monessen Redevelopment Authority in favor of two others will cost the city $12,000 and likely result in an automatic trip to county court.

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