East Moline Mayor Freeman focuses on progress and partnership

Mayor Reggie Freeman’s State of the City address underscored a strong commitment to strategic investment, community growth and strengthening East Moline’s business environment, aligning closing with the QC Chamber’s Local Legislative Agenda.

• The more than $25M Greater Downtown Revitalization Project includes streetscaping around The Bend, new multipurpose trails, a more pedestrian‑friendly 15th Avenue, and safer pedestrian railroad crossings. The project exemplifies shared goals for a vibrant, accessible urban core.
• The Business Improvement Grant program is meaningfully supporting small businesses and strengthening local entrepreneurship.
• Updated and aligned incentive tools, including a new TIF District, Enterprise Zone boundary amendment and the state historic tax credit within the River Edge Redevelopment Zone, position East Moline for sustained development and investment.
• The City’s commitment to over $100M in water and sewer infrastructure improvements over the next decade reinforces a foundation for future growth and business stability.

The Chamber commends Mayor Freeman and the City of East Moline for their continued progress and dedication to serving the business community. We value our partnership and look forward to supporting the city’s momentum.