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Council asks staff to verify senior-center funding sources after public questions about FEMA and homeless-grant use

5335878 · July 8, 2025
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Parlier finance staff confirmed the senior center runs on general fund support and said revenues cover only a fraction of expenses; councilmembers asked staff to verify whether FEMA or homeless-grant funds were used previously and to correct records if impermissible uses occurred.

During the July 8 budget workshop Parlier finance staff said the senior center is typically funded by the general fund and runs on a recurring deficit. Councilmembers pressed for clarification after community questions about prior statements that FEMA or homeless-grant funds had been used to support the center.

Finance Director Myra Escobedo said the senior center’s projected revenues for the coming year are about $6,500 while…

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