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Carbondale council approves $500,000 DCEO violence-prevention grant after debate over community role
Summary
The city council voted 5-1 to authorize submission of a $500,000 DCEO grant application aimed at community development, violence prevention and administrative costs; council and public debated whether funds should flow to city staff positions or community partners.
The Carbondale City Council voted 5-1 to approve a resolution authorizing submission of a $500,000 Illinois DCEO grant application for community development, violence prevention and related administrative costs.
Councilmembers debated how the money would be used and whether it should fund city employees or community organizations. The council vote followed questions from Councilmember Molly Maxwell about funding already available from other grants for victim-advocate and mental-health positions and public comment urging community-led violence-prevention activities.
City staff reported the grant, if awarded, must be…
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