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Local nonprofits and event groups present funding requests during budget workshop
Summary
Multiple community groups presented funding requests to the council during the city’s budget discussions, asking the city to continue or increase support for events, tourism promotion, historical preservation, parks maintenance and youth prevention programs.
During the Feb. 3 budget workshop, several outside agencies and community organizations made funding requests or delivered status updates to the City Council as the council reviews next year’s fiscal plan.
Presenters and requests: Caroline Petchamber (Chamber) requested continued funding to support events, marketing and a part‑time staff salary; Kyleen Weaver (Jones County Tourism Association) requested a per‑capita contribution of $0.30 per Cascade resident (requested total $715.50) to support countywide tourism marketing and a newly relaunched tourism…
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