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2027 Community Assistance Funding and Thread Up Oxford

The 2027 budget ordinances are working through council, with health insurance costs up 12.9% and a debate over raising the community assistance grant fund from $161,000 to $200,000. The motion failed for lack of support, but staff will explore changing how the fund is administered, possibly through the community foundation.

16 mentions (14 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

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Proposed Federal Census Rule Change

A proposed U.S. Census Bureau rule would count residents by tax records rather than usual residence, likely undercounting Miami University students in Oxford and cutting federal funding. The city plans to send a letter of opposition to Ohio's congressional delegation.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026