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Council declines to accept designated $600 mailing donation; asks donor to consider general gift
Summary
A resident, Bill Bradley, offered $600 for postage for a mass mailing about how residents can donate; council questioned accepting a designated donation and asked the mayor to offer Bradley the option to make a general contribution or have his check returned.
During new business, Mayor Susan J. Hammond reported a discussion with resident Bill Bradley, who suggested the city send a mass mailing explaining how people can donate to the city "in Memorial of, in Honor of or in Recognition of" and provided $600 for postage.
Council members expressed concern that accepting a designated donation for a mailing of that type would set a precedent. They asked the mayor to contact Mr. Bradley and offer him the option to make a general donation to the city; if he wishes to designate the funds for a specific mailing, the city will return his check.
Why it matters: The exchange highlights council caution about accepting designated private funds for public mailings, reflecting concern about precedent and donor designation of municipal communications.
