<\/div>Task Force explores the importance of having a clear gateway entrance feel on the southern end of Smithville.<\/h3>
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<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1596046219712{padding-right: 5% !important;}”]<\/div>We would love to hear your thoughts!<\/h3>What do you think should happen on the southern gateway to Smithville?<\/h3>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1596046219712{padding-right: 5% !important;}”]<\/div>We would love to hear your thoughts!<\/h3>
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We would love to hear your thoughts!<\/h3>What do you think should happen on the southern gateway to Smithville?<\/h3>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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