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Nonprofit leader says CDBG reimbursement vanished; city staff say vote on unrelated resolutions won’t affect appeal
Summary
A community program leader told the council his CDBG reimbursement grant was terminated after staff turnover; city administrators said the council’s approved resolutions did not cancel the nonprofit’s appeal and would not affect pending PAL-related grant issues.
A community program leader told the Jersey City Municipal Council he was told his Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award had been terminated after a prolonged paperwork and staffing problem, while city officials said the council’s voting on unrelated resolutions will not impact the nonprofit’s pending appeal.
“Receiving the grant, my grant disappears,” the speaker identified as Elvis told the council, describing a reimbursement grant he said required extensive documentation and lengthy staff follow‑up. Elvis said he provided receipts and…
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