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Albany council removes $100 water deposit for renters; councilors describe community response to recent SNAP cuts
Summary
Albany adopted a resolution eliminating the $100 water deposit for new renter accounts and heard public comment and council updates describing widespread local efforts to help residents after federal SNAP benefit reductions.
The Albany City Council on Nov. 5 adopted a resolution eliminating the $100 deposit requirement for new water accounts for renters, and councilors used their reports to describe a community response to recent reductions in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Finance Director Gina Yeager told the council staff recommended removing the deposit because administering…
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