Executive Director Michael Bennett expressed disappointment at the Galesburg City Council’s limited response Monday night, as residents and seniors packed the chambers and an overflow room to support VNA Community Services’ request for steady city funding for its senior programs. Bennett presented petitions with 850 signatures during public comment, highlighting what claims is strong community support. The funding request was not on the agenda, preventing discussion or action. Without this local investment, VNA risks losing federal funding, creating a significant gap in services. He called funding such programs a “return on investment,” noting that seniors “built this community.