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A Fired Lobbyist & a $47K Speaker System PLUS We Talk Deer and Conservation With Brent Lochala
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Nonprofits deliver value but need predictability, not ad hoc walk-up funding that puts the city council on the spot. We talk candidly about impromptu funding requests, why full-context answers from city staff matter, and how a straightforward application process protects core commitments to libraries, arts and community events. We also cover the vote to end the city’s lobbyist contract and a timely handoff of records to the state auditor, underscoring a renewed focus on transparency and accountability.
We also sit down with Brent Lochala, land pro and…
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