Contract with Creative Education Consulting for nonprofit training program
In Plain English
The city plans to hire Creative Education Consulting to train local nonprofits over 9 months. The program includes group workshops, peer support meetings, and individual coaching for organizations that work in Richmond. If approved, the contract costs up to $19,000.
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Votes
Approve the item
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a $19,000 contract with Creative Education Consulting to provide training for local nonprofits over nine months. The program will offer workshops, peer support meetings, and individual coaching to help strengthen organizations that serve Richmond residents. The council supported the measure with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Nat Bates as the sole dissenter. This represents a relatively routine contract approval, as most council members typically vote in favor of such agreements.
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