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Council approves amended MOU guaranteeing $250,000 to Whitewater Community Television for 2026
Summary
The Richmond Common Council voted to amend and approve a memorandum of understanding to guarantee up to $250,000 in franchise fees to Whitewater Community Television for calendar year 2026, contingent on collection levels and subsequent Board of Works approval steps.
The Richmond Common Council on Dec. 15 approved an amended memorandum of understanding that guarantees Whitewater Community Television (WCTV) up to $250,000 in franchise-fee revenue for calendar year 2026.
Scott Bevington, vice president of Whitewater Community Television, and several current and former WCTV participants described the station’s role in workforce training and community programming during a presentation to council. Colby Cox, Luke Shaheen and Samantha Parks each spoke about the training and career benefits WCTV has provided, saying the station gives local students practical media skills.
Councilors and finance-committee…
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