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Preston council denies $500 Farmers Market sponsorship, legal counsel cites need for public benefit nexus
Summary
The council voted 2–1 to deny a $500 sponsorship request from the Farmers Market. City attorney advised that taxpayer money granted to nonprofit events should have a demonstrable public benefit to avoid favoritism or legal challenges.
Preston's city council voted to deny a $500 sponsorship request for the local Farmers Market after legal staff advised elected officials that public funds should be used only where there is a clear public benefit.
The decision matters because council members said they must show a legal nexus between using taxpayer funds and a public health, safety or welfare benefit to avoid accusations of favoritism.
Melanie Keller,…
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