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North College Hill adopts policy for community little free pantry placement
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 14‑2026 to set a city policy for placing little free pantry boxes on city‑owned property; the resolution assigns stewardship responsibilities in functional terms (finance manager, We Thrive team member, community volunteer) and was adopted unanimously after suspending readings.
Council voted to adopt a policy governing placement and stewardship of community little free pantry boxes on city property. After a motion to suspend second and third readings, the measure passed unanimously.
Council discussed the appropriate stewardship language rather than naming specific individuals. Members agreed to reference roles: the finance manager, at least one member of the We Thrive team, and a community volunteer would be responsible for monitoring and maintenance. Administration and staff were directed to finalize the resolution language and publish the policy.
The resolution was described by advocates as a step to secure grant funding and to support a Hamilton County public‑health microgrant that underpinned the program; council members said the policy was time‑sensitive because committee work and grant timelines had already reached internal deadlines.
