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4‑H leader asks Fillmore council for help after benefit concert canceled; requests agenda item
Summary
A 4‑H volunteer asked council to place a discussion about assistance for the county 4‑H group on the next council agenda, saying the program needs $65,000–$80,000 for pens and facilities after state rules prevented moving existing corrals and a planned benefit concert was canceled.
During general public comment, Heather Swetman, a longtime volunteer with county 4‑H programs, urged the Fillmore City Council to place an item on the next agenda to explore ways the city can help 4‑H replace animal pens and storage facilities the group lost when property was sold.
Swetman said the group needs roughly $65,000–$80,000 to build new pens and storage and to replace dilapidated sheds. She said state rules prohibit moving some of the existing pipe corrals and that the group now faces requirements to acquire new pens and perimeter fencing. Swetman also said a benefit concert planned for July 12 had been canceled and asked the council to reconsider permitting or other support; she said the group will hold a casino night fundraiser and is seeking sponsors.
Swetman asked the council to put the request on the next meeting agenda to explore fundraising or other assistance; city staff acknowledged the request and invited her to return for an agenda item. No formal council action was taken at the meeting; the request was recorded for staff follow-up.
