Council debates stipend for poet laureate; policy currently bars city funds
Council discussed whether to reimburse travel or pay a stipend to the city poet laureate after the previous holder reported no travel compensation; the city attorney reminded council that a standing policy and the city charter prohibit city funds for this honorary position, and the mayor voiced opposition to a stipend.
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Council considered whether to provide reimbursement or a stipend to the city’s poet laureate after Julie Fortner relayed the prior poet laureate’s experience that she received no travel compensation and recommended a two‑year approach to the role (development year one; community engagement year two).
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