I am voting FOR, for this proposal.
I’m in support because this formalizes a piece of work that’s already too big for ad-hoc handling: Local Node evaluation, ongoing oversight, and community grants. A council with clear remit, public reporting, and a 6-month term gives us:
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Throughput + accountability for Local Node proposals and monthly reviews.
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A lightweight grants lane so we can actually show up at strategic events without dragging every $3–5k ask through a full DAO vote.
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A feedback loop to iterate the Local Nodes framework instead of letting it ossify.
The budget is ring-fenced, timelines are defined, and unused funds return. This is the right scaffolding to scale community without burning out the core team.