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Newport council votes to apply for ICMA economic mobility special-assistant grant
Summary
Council authorized staff, in partnership with the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, to apply for an ICMA grant that would fund a two‑year senior-level special assistant position whose salary would be covered by the grant; city would likely cover benefits if awarded.
The Newport City Council voted to authorize city staff, in partnership with the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, to apply for the International City/County Management Association Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Special Assistance Program.
The application would seek funding for a two‑year, senior‑level “special assistant” position whose salary would be fully covered by the ICMA grant; the city would likely be asked to cover employee benefits if awarded. The motion to apply was moved by Councilor Rumigo and seconded by Councilor Hall, and council members voted in favor.
Why it matters: Grant funding would…
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