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Freeport council tables review of Christmas fundraiser proceeds after split vote
Summary
The Freeport City Council on an otherwise light agenda voted 5-3 to table indefinitely a request for details about proceeds from a Dec. 13, 2024 'Christmas Wizard' fundraiser run by the Greater Freeport Partnership; council members questioned who controls the funds and whether the GFP is accountable to the city.
The Freeport City Council voted 5-3 to table indefinitely a request for an accounting of proceeds from a Dec. 13, 2024 "Christmas Wizard" fundraiser hosted by the Greater Freeport Partnership (GFP) and the city.
A council member who raised the item asked how many tickets were sold, how much money was raised, whether decorations were purchased and where they are kept, and requested proof of purchase and a statement of who controls the funds. Ticket prices were described in the transcript as $25 to $50.
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