Sarnia议员大力要求恢复2M元, 用于市长因经费和设计问题而削减的图书馆项目。
Sarnia councillors push to restore $2M for library project cut by mayor over funding and design concerns.
包括Anne Marie Gillis(Anne Marie Gillis)在内的Sarnia市议员正在寻求在2026年的资金中恢复200万美元,用于Bright Grove图书馆和社区中心项目,该项目位于历史悠久的Faethorne House, 由市长Mike Bradley利用强大的市长权力削减。
Sarnia city councillors, including Anne Marie Gillis, are seeking to reinstate $2 million in 2026 funding for the Bright’s Grove library and community hub project at the historic Faethorne House, cut by Mayor Mike Bradley using strong mayor powers.
该项目包括650平方米的附加和无障碍升级,已经批准了设计,并提供了400万美元前市供资。
The project, which includes a 650-square-metre addition and accessibility upgrades, had approved designs and $4 million in prior city funding.
Bradley引述了不明确的项目参数和联邦绿色赠款的撤销,这取决于净零标准。
Bradley cited unclear project parameters and the withdrawal of federal green grants, which were contingent on net-zero standards.
项目领导人认为计划定义明确,联邦资格可以重新考虑,社区筹款已经达到其100万美元目标的75%左右。
Project leaders argue plans are well-defined, federal eligibility may be reconsidered, and community fundraising has reached about 75% of its $1 million goal.
宣传小组和项目委员会正在敦促理事会扭转这一削减,强调项目的准备状态和规划年限。
Advocacy groups and the project committee are urging council to reverse the cut, emphasizing the project’s readiness and years of planning.