Sumner Newscow report — The Wellington City Council is looking for volunteers to assist the city in completing a Housing Assessment Tool which is part of the Community Development Building Grant. There is potential for a $300,000 grant geared to improving affordable housing in Wellington.

The first meeting is Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at the Wellington Economic Development office. Currently, there is two city staff members, two council members, two real estate, and two from the general public. The council is looking for representatives from the local churches, hospital, county health department, 353, etc.