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Federación Hispana grant stalled amid staff and political disputes; committee asks for written update
Summary
Sarah Perez told the committee the $400,000 ARPA‑related small-business grant allocated to Federación Hispana has not been disbursed despite council approvals; Perez alleged administrative orders blocked payment and named city staff she said intervened. The committee asked Perez for written documentation and tabled the item for further review.
An update from Sarah Perez on a previously approved $400,000 ARPA‑related grant for small-business support produced sharp claims about stalled disbursement and alleged administrative interference during the Dec. 11 Budget & Finance Committee meeting.
Perez said the original plan was for Federación Hispana to help distribute grants to small…
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