Commission and public debate options after DuPont funding cut for summer workforce program

May 7, 2025

City commissioners and residents discussed covering a $50,000 shortfall after DuPont reduced or redirected funding for a long-running summer workforce program; the county has offered $50,000 but questions remain about administration, payroll and a possible 25% remittance requirement for direct grants.

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City commissioners and members of the public spent an extended portion of the meeting discussing a shortfall in funding for the local summer workforce/summer program after DuPont reduced prior support, and considering whether the city or county should step in temporarily to preserve the program this year.

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