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Glenarden council amends budget and approves relief and food-assistance programs for affected federal workers
Summary
The Glenarden City Council adopted an emergency budget amendment to create a Federal Workers Relief Program that includes $2,500 grants for qualifying terminated federal employees and a separate food-assistance benefit of up to $400; council debated eligibility, timing and safeguards before approving the program.
The Glenarden City Council on Nov. 18 adopted an emergency amendment to its fiscal year 2026 budget to fund a new Federal Workers Relief Program and a food-assistance program for affected federal employees and contractors.
The ordinance and companion resolution allocate a $300,000 interfund transfer plus $15,000 for police academy training, increasing total appropriations by $315,000. The council’s resolution establishes a $2,500 relief grant for each qualified Glenarden resident who is a federal employee terminated…
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