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Downtown supporters urge council to fund Main Street Lorain; group requests $50,000 in 2025 budget
Summary
A coalition of downtown business owners and volunteers told Lorain City Council they want the city to include $50,000 for Main Street Lorain in the 2025 budget to support revitalization, beautification and a small-business grant program.
Multiple downtown business owners and nonprofit volunteers urged Lorain City Council during public comments to include $50,000 in the city budget for Main Street Lorain, saying the nonprofit leverages volunteer labor and private investment in the downtown.
“We're once again asking to be included this year and beyond in Lorain City Council's budget, at the amount of $50,000 as an investment for our nonprofit,” said Max Schafer, speaking for Main Street Lorain. Schafer listed events and cleanups the group has…
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