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Kenosha commission approves proposed 2026 HOME Program description; budget contingent on federal appropriation
Summary
The Kenosha Home Program Commission approved a proposed 2026 HOME Program description and funding priorities totaling $680,070.51, but members and staff warned the plan depends on federal appropriations and discussed contingency options if funding is reduced or eliminated.
The Kenosha Home Program Commission on Nov. 7 approved the proposed 2026 HOME Program description and funding priorities, a plan staff said would total $680,070.51 assuming federal funding is available.
Mackey, a city staff member presenting the item, told the commission that the presidential budget and the House Appropriations Committee had both recommended zero funding for the HOME Program in fiscal 2026, while the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended restoring funding. A federal shutdown has stalled final action, Mackey said, and staff are proceeding under the assumption that some 2026 funding will be available.
The proposed budget is based on the 2025 allocation of $436,929, estimated program income of about…
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