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San Bernardino council reallocates nearly $2.0M in CDBG funds to Hope Campus after residents demand stronger oversight
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved reallocating $1,979,926.86 in unspent CDBG and CDBG-CV funds to the Hope Campus navigation center; residents urged quarterly updates, audits and assurances the project will deliver beds and services.
The San Bernardino City Council on March 4 approved a substantial amendment to the city’s annual action plan, reallocating $1,979,926.86 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and CDBG-CV) funds to the Hope Campus navigation center.
The vote followed public testimony that urged tighter financial controls and regular progress reporting. “Reallocating nearly $2,000,000 is not just a bookkeeping entry; it is a promise to the taxpayers and to our neighbors,” said Ron Alvarado, a lifelong resident and candidate for the First Ward, urging the…
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