Memphis’ $161M ARPA budget gets a City Council rewrite
Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen pushed for a philosophy of asking for less from administration and council, with an eye toward getting other funding from the county, the state or private donors. (Daily Memphian file)
Council members put ARPA spending plans on hold to talk about a compromise that could increase the council’s share of ARPA funding from $13 million to around $20 million.
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Memphis City Council American Rescue Plan Act broadband Doug McGowen Martavius Jones Jeff WarrenBill Dries on demand
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