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Board approves multiple Milton grants but larger awards draw calls for clearer public detail
Summary
The commission approved a string of community grant awards after on-the-floor amendments, while several larger grant requests prompted questions about transparency and documentation; one larger request failed and will be reconsidered.
Shelby County commissioners approved a large slate of Milton Community Enhancement Grant awards at the March meeting, including increases added on the floor; but a number of larger awards drew pointed questions from colleagues demanding clearer documentation of how grant dollars will be used.
Several grants were amended and approved during the consent and regular agenda. Examples include awards to Urban Promise 901 (amended up to $10,500), various youth- and arts-focused organizations,…
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