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Lee County Council on Aging urges continued levy support as costs rise

5789957 · August 5, 2025
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Lee County Council on Aging presented service totals and a $65,000 funding request to the Lee County Finance Committee, describing transportation, meal and outreach programs and warning of tighter budgets amid potential cuts to state and federal funding.

The Lee County Council on Aging told the Lee County Finance Committee on the evening of the committee’s regular meeting that it needs continued local support to maintain transportation, meal and outreach services for seniors. Finance Committee Chairman Jim Scheelein presided over the presentation and questions. The council’s representative, Susie Rock, said the agency’s mission is to keep seniors in their homes and communities through services including bus trips, congregate meals, exercise programs and help with benefits applications. “We have weekly exercise programs free of charge for the…

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