March News: Homeless Encampments in City Parks
Hi Neighbor, After nearly two months under the new federal administration, I know I share the concerns of many in our community about the public programs and services abruptly halted and government workers let go. When federal funds for public programs were abruptly frozen in late January, our City staff began preparing a report for the Council that itemizes all of our federal funding sources. The City receives a total of about $27 million in direct funding from the federal government, and we must be prepared for possible cuts to federal programs on which our most vulnerable residents rely. Any loss of federal funding will require us to make even tougher choices about how to prioritize our scarce resources. Many of you have written to the Council sharing your concerns…
