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Speakers spar over housing funding priorities as manager proposes increases to housing grants
Summary
Public speakers differed on housing priorities: some urged boosts to housing grants, permanent supportive housing and shelter services; others cautioned against large increases in subsidies and questioned whether funds serve Arlington residents versus newcomers.
Several speakers at the budget hearing urged the County Board to prioritize affordable housing and homelessness services, while others expressed concern about the scale and allocation of housing subsidies.
Mike Gearing urged increased funding in three lines: roughly $17.6 million for the county's housing grant program and caseload positions, $7.0 million for…
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