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Assembly directs staff to work with Gaston Human Services to return $2 million appropriation

Juneau Assembly Finance Committee · February 5, 2026
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The Assembly Finance Committee voted unanimously to direct staff to work with Gaston Human Services to return a $2,000,000 CBJ appropriation previously authorized as local leverage for a 51‑unit supportive‑housing project after federal funds fell through; staff will accept future funding requests when the project advances.

The Assembly Finance Committee on Feb. 4 voted to direct staff to work with Gaston Human Services to return the Assembly's previously appropriated $2,000,000 for a 51‑unit permanent supportive‑housing project that is delayed after federal grant opportunities changed.

Manager Kester told the committee that Gaston Human Services had used the city appropriation as an intended first-dollar leverage…

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