Council approves $20 million in ARPA funding for council initiatives

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 16, 2021 12:14 PM CT | Published: September 16, 2021 11:47 AM CT

The City Council has approved $20 million in American Rescue Protection Act funding for council-led community initiatives like fighting homelessness, providing relief to artists, and funding the Boys and Girls Clubs. 

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City Council ARPA American Rescue Plan Act
Julia Baker

Julia Baker

Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.


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