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Meridian approves up to $25,000 for Jamal Roberts concert; date set as tentative, funding shifted from parks projects
Summary
The council approved up to $25,000 for stage, lighting and fireworks for a celebration of Meridian native Jamal Roberts, set on a tentative date around May 30, and directed that the sum be moved from parks and recreation special projects to community development/culture affairs. An earlier agenda item proposing a July 4 celebration was removed.
The Meridian City Council on May 20 approved spending of up to $25,000 for stage, lighting and fireworks for a concert celebrating Meridian native Jamal Roberts, with the council describing the event date as tentative and approving a funding transfer from parks and recreation special projects to community development/culture affairs.
Mayor Larry Gill and Jamal Roberts’ supporters addressed the council during the meeting. “We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contribution to, Jamal helping Jamal with the stage sound, light, and security, and all…
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