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County commissioner warns of federal grant cuts, seismic-safety panel sunset; aging services urged to watch for funding changes
Summary
Commissioner Cross told the Davis County Senior Services Advisory Board that federal grants and federal agency staffing cuts are imminent, urged vigilance on funding for aging programs and criticized the state Senate’s decision to let the Utah Seismic Safety Commission sunset.
Commissioner Cross addressed the advisory board after the agenda was amended to hear his report early. He said federal grant programs face cuts and described recent personnel reductions at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) that will eliminate most regional contacts. "They still are saying it is a restructure," Cross said, "but ... it's concerning to lose advocates and leaders for aging."
Cross also raised emergency-preparedness concerns tied to Utah’s water infrastructure. Drawing on his experience in emergency management, he said the…
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