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Highwood council approves $20,000 FY2026 allocation to Chamber of Commerce
Summary
The council directed the city manager to pay $20,000 from the fiscal year 2026 budget to the Chamber of Commerce to support programming including a proposed restaurant week.
The Highwood City Council voted Oct. 21 to direct the city manager to pay $20,000 from the fiscal year 2026 budget to the Chamber of Commerce for programming support.
Council members said the Chamber has been active in attracting new businesses and promoting local enterprises; one council member noted the Chamber presented a recent proposal and the city wanted to support its work, including a planned "Restaurant Week" in February. The council approved the allocation by roll call: Bauer — Aye; Camden — Aye; Fiore — Aye; Peterson — Aye; Marcusez — Aye.
No additional funding breakdown was provided in the meeting; council members described the payment as a city contribution toward Chamber programming. The motion directed the city manager to execute the payment from the FY2026 budget and passed without recorded amendments.
