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City manager updates committee on federal funding, encampment work, tariffs and City Hall renovations
Summary
City Manager Debbie Lohrey briefed the committee on federal and state budget developments, outreach to individuals living in an encampment, concerns about tariffs and Irving Oil, and progress on City Hall renovations. The committee received the report; no formal actions were taken.
City Manager Debbie Lohrey provided an update to the Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Advisory Committee on federal and state budget activity, outreach to people living in a local encampment, international trade impacts, and the City Hall renovation schedule.
On funding, Lohrey said the federal government adopted a continuing resolution and the Maine Legislature passed its budget, averting an immediate shutdown at both levels. "At this point, we have not seen a reduction in grant funding," she said, adding the city is receiving renewals and will inform the committee if any grants change.
Lohrey described meetings with the city's federal delegation…
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