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City Finance Committee Gives Go-Ahead to Cherry Festival and Sunday Library Hours

In its September 5, 2006, meeting the Finance Committee voted two to one to approve bringing back the Cherry Festival, bringing back Sunday library hours (4 hours), adding a school resource officer, restoring full funding to community groups, and putting up holiday lights. Mayor Shelia Young and Council Member Joyce Starosciak voted to approve the items totaling an estimated $400,000 while Council Memebr Bill Stephens voted against approval.