Jackson County 'American Rescue Plan Act' Funds At Risk?!?

A sticking point on the Jackson County budget debate . . . 

The Legislature and the Exec aren't seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The upshot . . .

THERE'S LEGIT FEAR THAT JACKSON COUNTY MIGHT HAVE TO GIVE BACK AROUND 66 MILLION BUCKS IF THERE'S NO PLAN TO SPEND COVID CASH!!!

People who understand local government realize its entirely possible to miss out on this cash.

For those who think we're kidding around about this one  . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . . And check the SUBTEXT of this recently posted public memo . . .

"The Budget Committee has spearheaded this effort to ensure the impactful utilization of over $50 million, envisioning a transformative “New Deal” for Jackson County . . . Pending the appropriation of the 2024 budget as presented by the Jackson County Legislature, organizations whose applications align with the established funding criteria will be eligible to receive support if adopted by the County Executive, Frank White."

Developing . . .