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City Council Stalls on Key Funding Requests | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s City Council is stuck on whether to fund two local groups — the Film Partnership of North Carolina and the Community Justice Center — each asking for $100K. Supporters argue the city should “put your money where your mouth is” and back vital community work, while critics demand hard data and transparency before spending taxpayer dollars. The Justice Center helps victims of abuse, and the Film Partnership aims to grow the local industry — both already get state and county support, but city funds are on hold. Staff offered two paths: tap contingency reserves (which would drain…
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