Events Complex director would like $24 million

The Sweetwater County Events Complex needs improvements and would like sixth-penny projects sales tax to pay for the estimated $24 million is would cost to complete them.

Events Complex Director Larry Lloyd addressed the Sweetwater County Commission with his request for a portion of the sixth-penny tax. He said he is presenting the county with a list of what he and the complex board believes should be funded. The list included three items: the expansion and renovation of the exhibit hall for an estimated $6.78 million, the indoor arena building renovation and new indoor arena area for an es...