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Councilor urges clearer language so discretionary funds can target underserved groups
Summary
Councilor Penelroch asked staff to revise language in the draft financial policy that defines council discretionary funds as requiring a 'city purpose' open to all, arguing it could prevent targeted funding for underserved populations; staff agreed to return alternatives tied to council goals.
During discussion of the draft Financial Management Policy, Councilor Penelroch raised concerns that the draft definition of "council discretionary funds" could unintentionally prevent the council from directing funds to specific underserved groups.
Penelroch said the policy's phrasing that discretionary funds "must be used for a city purpose" and that a city…
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