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Tuscaloosa council authorizes budget amendment to fund 2025 HOPE summer jobs program
Summary
The council approved an amendment giving the mayor authority to execute a contract to fund the 2025 HOPE summer jobs program. City staff reported the program served 45 students from more than 300 applicants and helped connect at least one youth to services after child welfare concerns were identified.
The Tuscaloosa City Council voted to authorize a budget amendment that gives the mayor authority to execute a contract to fund the 2025 HOPE summer jobs program, according to a motion approved by voice vote.
City staff presented the request from Community Neighborhood Services and said funding for the program is already in place and was furnished by the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education. A council member moved the measure, it was seconded, and the chair called for a voice vote; members responded "Aye." The motion carried.
Dr. Karen Thompson, speaking for Community Neighborhood Services, told the council the…
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