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Committee tables recommendation asking Wreaths Across America to buy 10% of wreaths locally
Summary
A City of Laredo veterans committee debated asking Wreaths Across America to commit to buying at least 10% of wreaths from local florists and vendors. After public comment and questions about authority and vendor vetting, a motion to table the item passed by voice vote.
The City of Laredo veterans committee on Sept. 16 debated asking the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America to commit to purchasing at least 10% of wreaths used in Laredo from local florists and vendors, then voted to table the recommendation.
The item originated as a recommendation from committee member Dante Lopez, who said the request would support the local economy during the wreath campaign and noted Wreaths Across America is a large nonprofit. “We—re asking is you—e gonna raise money, funds from the community. Let—s help the local economy by…
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