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Human Relations Commission budget moves ARPA-funded staff into general fund; council urged to support outside fundraising
Summary
Officials said ARPA-funded salary support for the Human Relations Commission (HRC) ended and roughly $80,000 in salaries moved into the general fund for 2026; council members urged continued fundraising to sustain the commission's work.
Council and administration staff presented the Human Relations Commission (HRC) budget and said about $80,000 of staffing previously paid with ARPA funds has been absorbed into the general fund for 2026.
The HRC's executive director, Claire Toomey, was not at the hearing; the mayor and other staff reviewed the commission's budget. Staff said the…
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