Medford Projects Get $570,000 Boost From City Council

MEDFORD Ore. — Money from the Medford City Council’s Community Initiative Funds, has been allocated to several local initiatives following Council approval.

Medford City Council Allocates Funds To Local Initiatives

$570,000 from the Council Community Initiative Funds- sourced from local and state marijuana tax revenue, will be allocated to local projects and programs targeting cultural preservation, public spaces, community health, and educational opportunities. The initiatives that will benefit from the funds are:

• $125,000: The Downtown Medford Association intends enhancing its appeal for residents and visitors. The funding will support the revitalization of downtown Medford, creating a more vibrant, engaging space.
• $100,000: The Southern Oregon Alliance of Physician Partners strive to improve health services and achieve better outcomes in Medford. The funding is earmarked to support healthcare initiatives led by local physicians.
• $100,000: The Children’s Museum Scholarships plan to use the funding to foster creativity and learning by ensuring children from diverse backgrounds have access to educational exhibits and programs.
• $100,000: The Park Strip Restoration contributes to Medford’s greenery and sustainability efforts an will use their allocation to restore privately owned park and planter forest strips.
• $50,000: The Southern Oregon Historical Society works to celebrate and share the history of Southern Oregon for future generations. The funding will help preserve the region’s cultural heritage.
• $50,000: The Alba Park Fountain Restoration will put the funds towards their initiative to restore the historic Alba Park fountain, one of the city’s key public spaces.
• $35,000: The Consumer Credit Counseling Services gives residents tools and knowledge to achieve greater financial stability by managing their finances better. One of their financial literacy programs will benefit from the funds.
• $10,000: The Rogue Rapids Swim Scholarships promotes water safety and better access to recreational activities for Medford families. The funds will be allocated to swim scholarships for local youth.

The allocation of the funds by the Medford City Council is in the interests of furthering educational opportunities, supporting financial and health well-being, preserving cultural heritage, and improving public spaces. They are expected to have a broad and lasting impact.