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Council approves $50,000 seed grant for Main Street Grants Pass after robust public support and council debate
Summary
Following presentations and extensive public comment, the council approved $50,000 in startup funding (half the request) for Main Street Grants Pass, with a councilor recusing themself and conditions for performance metrics and future-year funding.
Dana Pierce, an economic development division staff member, presented a funding request for Main Street Grants Pass that asked for $100,000 in the first year to cover startup costs including hiring an executive director and support staff. Pierce said the request aligned with council goals to encourage economic vitality and noted a proposed three-year descending commitment (100k, then 90k, then 80k) contingent on…
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