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Council members back exploring grant-writer hire to pursue downtown revitalization funds
Summary
Councilmembers discussed hiring a grant writer to pursue downtown revitalization grants, citing a recent $1 million Mount Vernon award as a model; the idea drew support and direction to HR to begin a search or identify options.
Councilmember Jim Blair and others urged the Washington Court House City Council Feb. 12 to prioritize hiring or contracting a grant writer to pursue downtown-revitalization funding and similar opportunities.
Blair referenced a recent example in Mount Vernon that secured a $1,000,000 grant to fund a food hall and office suites, saying the project is expected…
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