It’s a windfall for a city with an ongoing “structural deficit” and leaders in Everett, Washington have invited citizens to submit their suggestions on how to best spend nearly $21 million dollars in one-time federal dollars coming through the American Rescue Plan Act. Here’ more from the City who have set a November 14th deadline for suggestions.
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The City of Everett has been awarded $20.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and is asking for public input on how these funds should be used for COVID-19 relief and economic recovery. Community members can take a short survey to share their feedback through Nov. 14 at everettwa.gov/ARPA.
“These one-time federal funds offer a rare and powerful opportunity to invest in our community, restore our economy and tackle some of our most significant challenges made worse by the pandemic,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “l encourage Everett residents to weigh in on the investments you’d most like to see for our city.”
Everett’s ARPA projects will align with the following eligible categories:
Support COVID-19 response efforts to slow the spread of the virus, protect public health and bring the pandemic under control
Address the negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
Replace lost public sector revenues
Invest in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure
Results from the community survey will be presented to Everett City Council with a list of ideas and proposals for ARPA investments.
The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021, which is delivering $350 billion in emergency funding to eligible state, local, and Tribal governments to be used for COVID-19 relief and economic recovery.
Learn more and respond to the survey at everettwa.gov/ARPA.
October 25, 2021
Everett Government