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Henderson City Council approves $5,000 grant for mayor‑led day‑trading training
Summary
At a Sept. 2 special meeting the Henderson City Council accepted a $5,000 grant from the African American Mayors Association to fund an Economic Mobility Leadership Institute that will train the mayor in day trading and support an eight‑week citizen training for up to 10 participants; the motion passed 5–1 amid concerns about risks and selection procedures.
HENDERSON, N.C. — The Henderson City Council voted 5–1 on Sept. 2 to accept a $5,000 grant from the African American Mayors Association to fund an Economic Mobility Leadership Institute that will train Mayor Melissa Elliott in day trading and allow her to train up to 10 residents over an eight‑week program.
Councilmember Sara M. Coffey moved to accept the funding; Councilmember Geraldine Champion seconded the motion, which passed with Councilmember Sam Seifert casting the lone "no" vote. Councilmembers Michael Venable, Ola…
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