Residents propose after‑school programs and expanded library services as CDBG candidates

Mar 21, 2026

Parents and community members suggested funding after‑school childcare and enhanced library programming — services that could be eligible if structured as new public services benefiting low‑ and moderate‑income residents.

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Speakers including Nallely Arreola and others asked the Council to consider after‑school care, childcare activities and added library programming as uses for funds. Arreola said parents need safe places for children to stay after school; other speakers noted the library already hosts programs and additional funding could expand job‑search and youth engagement services.

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