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Residents warn of federal grant reductions' risk to Port Angeles economy; city manager says staff is monitoring grants
2232470 · February 4, 2025
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Summary
Public commenters cautioned the council that proposed federal austerity could hit the local economy; the city manager said staff is tracking federal grant developments and working with the city's congressional offices.
Several speakers used public comment to warn that federal budget cuts and changing grant programs could harm Port Angeles’ economy and local projects.
A business owner (identified in the record as Steve Palleo) and a resident (John Ralston) said Port Angeles relies heavily on federal dollars and that reductions at…
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