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Grants Pass Council hears three applicants for budget committee; appointment set for Wednesday

2120369 · January 16, 2025
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Summary

The Grants Pass City Council interviewed three candidates—Tony Webb, Jay Meredith and Terry Hopkins—seeking appointment to the city budget committee. Council members asked about financial experience, knowledge of local needs and how each would support council priorities. Council will vote on appointments at a Wednesday meeting.

The Grants Pass City Council on Tuesday interviewed three candidates for vacancies on the city budget committee and scheduled appointment votes at a council meeting Wednesday.

The interviews gave councilors a chance to question applicants about local knowledge, financial experience and how they would align the budget with council goals. Applicants said they would emphasize public involvement and prioritize public safety spending.

Tony Webb, who said he returned to Grants Pass in December, described private- and public-sector experience and cited state guidance on municipal budgeting. "Oregon... requires citizen…

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