Gates Brought on Board as Grant Writer in Polo

POLO – The city of Polo agreed to a contract with a Dixon grant writer on Monday night. Greg Gates of Synconn Solutions was brought aboard through April 30, 2027. The council chose to go with a $75 an hour rate on grant projects as they arise. Alderman Randy Schoon noted he wanted Gates to get started on identifying grants that will be a perfect fit for the city as they become available from Illinois.