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Council clarifies neighborhood‑organization grant rules after public confusion
Summary
After public concern about wording in the grant application, council clarified that neighborhood‑organization grant funds may pay for community newsletters, meeting notices and events (including mailers to residents) while continuing to prohibit candidate endorsements; staff will update application materials and FAQs and reopen the window.
Santa Monica’s City Council voted to clarify how neighborhood‑organization grants may be used after residents raised questions about application wording. The council instructed staff to revise the application and publish an FAQ explaining permitted uses, including community education mailings, meeting notices and event promotions. Councilmembers emphasized that public funds cannot be used to endorse or promote candidates for office,…
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