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Westfir awards RTMP grants to local festival and startup magazine totaling $3,750
Summary
Council approved a $2,500 RTMP grant to the Oakridge Independence Day Festival (mostly in current fiscal year) and a $1,250 grant to Ridgeline Magazine, both on unanimous 4–0 votes.
The council approved two RTMP grants during the meeting: $2,500 to support the Oakridge Independence Day Festival and $1,250 to Ridgeline Magazine. Mayor Watson moved to consider the festival request; Chrissy Hollett described the event and said it promotes lodging and centers on a fireworks show at Greenwaters Park. The $2,500 award was split between fiscal years ($2,300 in the current fiscal year and $200 in the new fiscal year) and was approved 4–0.
Chad Shelton, appearing by video as publisher of Ridgeline Magazine, provided an estimate to print 1,000 copies and said the summer issue includes a commissioned article about fly fishing the North Fork of the Willamette. The council approved a $1,250 RTMP grant to Ridgeline to be paid at the start of FY2025–2026, also by a 4–0 vote.
