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Resolution to reallocate ARPA funds for summer youth jobs fails after divisive debate
Summary
A $2M resolution to fund youth job training and a City of Flint 'Clean and Safe Summer' program failed on a 4–2 vote after council members and residents debated program administration, selection of host organizations and transparency about payments to groups and youth participants.
Council considered a resolution to reallocate ARPA funds for a summer youth jobs program (resolution 250100-T), modeled on a program that ran the previous year. Councilman from the First Ward and several council members expressed support, saying summer jobs provide mentorship, skills and positive out-of-school activities. A staff representative said last year’s program served multiple sites and…
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