Council hears about SHPO training, potential Certified Local Government status

Councilmember Candice Barney reported attending a State Historic Preservation Office training on the Certified Local Government (CLG) program and outlined next steps if Monroe pursues certification. Barney said CLG status requires certification through the National Park Service and creation of a commission composed of at least five members appointed by the council, including professionals. She said CLG status would allow access to grants generally capped at about $20,000 with a 50/50 match that could be met in kind.