Jan 28 - Council & Community News
Plus: A letter to the editor on local fundraising needs; an update on the City's River Precinct project
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First up for you today, we have highlights and key decisions from last night’s City Council meeting. Grab a coffee and dig in:
Owen Sound City Council Highlights: January 27, 2025
Owen Sound City Council met January 27 over a packed agenda, including two public meetings.
Opinion
Next, community member and experienced fundraiser Leigh Greaves proposes a creative solution to one issue that came up at last night’s Council meeting.
Council and staff discussed plans to hire a part-time, contract-based fundraiser. But as Greaves points out, there may be unintended consequences for throwing a taxpayer-funded staffer into the local donor pool to compete against other community organizations for limited funding.
It could serve everyone better, she suggests, to take a more collaborative approach:
Letter: City Could Collaborate with Non-Profits & Charities vs Competing for Funds
TO THE EDITOR: As a longtime fundraiser and supporter of many local charities and deserving projects, the notion of the City of Owen Sound actively entering the local fundraising scene with taxpayer-funded staff is quite upsetting.
Public Notices
The City of Owen Sound’s Committee of Adjustment meets today at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Please check the City’s meetings calendar before heading out in case of weather-related updates.
Local News
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Today, you’ll find our report on the city’s River Precinct Phase 2 (900 block of 1st Ave E refurbishment) progress, an appeal from a resident for information about their stolen vehicle, an update from Grey County Cares on Ukrainian newcomers, and a lot more.
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