Politics & Government

Marion City Council to Vote on Giving $138,386 to Local Organizations Tonight

The Marion City Council will vote on whether to use $138,386 from the city's hotel-motel tax fund to give to local organizations

Eleven Marion organizations have applied for money from Marion's hotel-motel tax fund.

The Marion City Council will be voting tonight on whether to approve $138,386.50 for the organizations. It has been recommended by city staff.

There's a wide range of applicants, from the to the and the Linn Area Mountain Biking Association.

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We've included the document City Council members have been provided to help inform their decision. It lists each applicant, their original request, how they plan to use the money and how much the city has recommended to give them.

Let us know in the comments where you think the money should be spent, what you think of the projects or if you think there's another organization in town more deserving.

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