Increases — the first since 2007 — of up to 26 percent loom More

Fair board also considers increasing fees charged to vendors More

Hikes would amount to average of $10 if approved More

Ratification means fairgrounds will remain as-is; redevelopment will require super-majority vote of council More

Important things to watch — from fairgrounds referendum to Dean's vote total More

Johnson says taxpayers would not be well served by 'lengthy and extensive investigation' More

Neighbors for Progress urges District 24 voters to ask councilman to support mayor’s fairgrounds plans More

Mayor leaves only a handful of clues regarding how he'll approach the next four years More

Issue takes on polarizing elements of class, race and accusations of high-level political manipulation More

With no foe, Dean has chance to explain why fairgrounds not needed  More