Council restores small event contributions after split vote

Sep 9, 2025

Council voted 3–2 to revise the contributions list, adding $1,000 for Fourth of July fireworks and $250 for the boat parade, increasing the contributions subtotal from $10,006.50 to $11,900 in the tentative budget.

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During the budget review council debated small-line contributions previously removed from staff's draft. After discussion about community benefit and process, Council member Diana moved to revise the contributions list to add back funding for the Fourth of July fireworks and the boat parade.

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