Chicago Mayor Redirects Pandemic Funds for Immediate Impact
Adjustments Aim to Ensure Timely and Effective Use of Federal Relief
According to Chicago Tribune, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making big changes to how about $80 million in federal pandemic money will be spent. Chicago Mayor wants to make sure the city doesn’t lose any of it by the deadline in 2026. Some programs will get less money or be canceled altogether. Instead, they’ll use the money for things that Chicago Mayor Johnson thinks are more important, like restarting the guaranteed income program for low-income families. Plans for a place for drunk people to sober up and support for homeless shelters run by other groups will be put on hold.
After a plan to raise money for homeless services didn’t work out the city will put a bit more money into helping homeless people find permanent housing quickly. With Chicago getting $1.9 billion in federal funds there’s a push to spend it properly and on time. They’ve already figured out how to use most of it but they’re adjusting things to make sure they don’t miss any deadlines and to make sure the money goes where it can help people the fastest.
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Chicago Mayor Redirects $80M Pandemic Funds: Prioritizes Low-Income Families, Mental Health, Tourism, and Arts – Check It Now! (PHOTO: Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Mayor Shifts Pandemic Relief Funds for Quick Impact
Furthermore, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to spend the pandemic money quickly to help people fast. They’re focusing on programs that can make a big difference right away like giving money to low-income families and helping homeless people find homes. By adjusting their plans, they aim to use all the money on time without wasting any. They’re putting more money into things Chicago Mayor Johnson thinks are important such as mental health services, helping tourism, and supporting artists, to make sure the
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