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Council approves $4,000 annual tourism grant to Tri County Chamber after debate on nonprofit priorities
Summary
After public comment urging greater support for social-service nonprofits, Junction City Council voted 5–1 to provide $4,000 to the Tri County Chamber for tourism activities; councilors discussed balancing tourism funding with requests from other nonprofits.
Director Green presented an annual funding request from Rhonda Giles of the Tri County Chamber asking for $4,000 to support tourism activities. Councilors and members of the public debated the request in the context of other community needs; several speakers urged more funding or consideration for local social-service agencies that assist residents with food, clothing and utility assistance.
Councilor Thomas (speaker 4) said the chamber "does a lot to help our city" and moved to approve the payment; other councilors said the chamber historically receives this funding but suggested a future study of nonprofit funding priorities. After public comment and council discussion, the motion to issue a $4,000 payment to the chamber passed 5–1.
