Troy council approves routine appointments, meeting schedule and cricket‑field purchases; maintains youth assistance funding At its Nov. 10 meeting, Troy City Council confirmed committee appointments, set the Jan. 17, 2026 advance, awarded facilitation services for the advance, approved final purchases for the Boland Park cricket field funded by a $900,000 grant, and voted to maintain Troy Youth Assistance funding at $15,000 after public pleas for an additional $10,000.

Troy City Council made key decisions this week, from securing cricket field funding to maintaining youth assistance support despite community calls for more.

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Garden City moves youth assistance billing direct to Wayne County; potential to bill up to $250,000 annually The council approved an intergovernmental agreement to replace a subcontract with GrowthWorks, enabling the Family Resource Center to bill Wayne County directly and increasing annual billing capacity from roughly $60,000 to up to $250,000 per year for two years, with county extension options.

Garden City just approved a game-changing agreement with Wayne County that could boost youth assistance funding from $60,000 to a staggering $250,000 annually!

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Santa Maria Discusses CDBG Public Services Funding Allocation for Fiscal Year 2627 City officials outline CDBG funding strategy and requirements for public services in Santa Maria.

Santa Maria is gearing up for impactful community projects with $210,000 in CDBG funding aimed at addressing urgent needs like preventing homelessness and supporting at-risk youth!

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Salvation Army in Tehachapi Announces Holiday Coat Drive and Angel Tree Program Tehachapi's Salvation Army seeks donations for winter coats and Christmas gifts for local children.

The Salvation Army in Tehachapi is launching vital holiday initiatives, including a coat drive and the cherished Angel Tree program to ensure local children experience the joy of Christmas.

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Southfield City Council approves travel expenses for Mackinac Policy Conference attendees Council members approve travel expenses for Hicks, Mandelbaum, and Mayor Seibert to Mackinac.

Southfield's City Council has greenlit travel expenses for key officials to the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, marking a strong commitment to impactful policy discussions and community support.

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