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Carpinteria council authorizes $10,000 emergency appropriation for nonprofits aiding families affected by ICE activity
Summary
The council approved a one-time $10,000 appropriation from the general fund to support nonprofit organizations providing legal aid, direct services and outreach to residents affected by recent federal immigration enforcement. Staff described a fast RFP process and longer-term options through an existing $150,000 community service grant.
The Carpinteria City Council voted to authorize a one-time allocation of $10,000 from the general fund to support nonprofit organizations serving residents affected by recent federal immigration enforcement operations.
Council members debated the amount at length, with several members and public commenters saying $5,000 would be insufficient and urging a larger emergency allocation. Staff told the council the $10,000 is intended as an immediate, short-term disbursement to cover urgent needs while the city also reexamines an existing community service grant program that has $150,000 budgeted and could be prioritized for similar services.
Staff presentation and timeline: City staff proposed a simplified request-for-proposals (RFP)…
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