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Residents press council over unused federal gift cards; city manager says nonprofit RFP in final negotiations
3548692 · March 25, 2025
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Summary
A resident said the city still holds significant quantities of federal gift cards; City Manager Steven Carter said an audit was completed and the city is finalizing an RFP contract with a nonprofit to distribute remaining cards within 90 days.
A Portsmouth resident raised concerns during public comment that thousands of federal gift cards remain undistributed and urged council to act so eligible residents receive the benefits.
Leon Hammonds, identifying himself as a Bowie Court resident, said the city was “sitting on” $2,114 in $100 gift cards and $314,500 in…
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