Milton grants pass amid debate over transparency for larger awards
The commission approved a large slate of Milton Community Enhancement Grants with several on-the-floor amendments; a $65,000 award to SPW Community Strategies drew extended questioning and failed after commissioners abstained rather than approve without additional details.
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Commissioners approved numerous Milton Community Enhancement grant awards and several on-the-floor amendments during a marathon grants session. Many small awards were increased by modest amounts after floor amendments: examples include a $4,500 award to Milestone of Tennessee, $7,500 to Volunteer Odyssey, and a series of other amendments raising totals across arts, youth, and community-service organizations.
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