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Council approves $12,000 for GED group despite lack of director
Summary
The Gregory City Council approved a $12,000 allocation for the group referred to in the transcript as 'GED' for 2026; council discussion noted the group currently does not have a director and has funded community projects.
Councilmember Alex Hamilton said he supported keeping Chamber funding steady while "changing the GED to $12,000 as they currently do not have a director." Residents including Amy Bartling Jacobsen described projects funded through the GED—new pickleball court, downtown façade improvement grants, and plans for a greenspace on Main Street—arguing those projects benefit community growth.
After discussion, Councilmember Laura Petersen moved to fund the GED at $12,000 for 2026; Councilmember Kristi Drey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The transcript refers to the group as "GED" but does not define the acronym or provide a director’s name; the council did not assign a director at the meeting.
Why it matters: The $12,000 allocation preserves funding for local improvement projects supported by the group while the council noted organizational gaps such as the absence of a director. The council’s vote keeps the group eligible for city funding while leaving operational questions to the group’s leadership.
