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Augusta commissioners pledge up to $200,000 to recruit airline, join opioid settlement and approve two HUD shelter certifications
Summary
On April 28 the Augusta City Commission voted to authorize the mayor to pledge up to $200,000 to help recruit a new airline for Augusta Regional Airport, approved participation in a remnant opioid settlement, and signed HUD consistency certifications for two emergency‑shelter projects (Salvation Army and Safe Homes of Augusta).
The Augusta City Commission on April 28 approved three time‑sensitive administrative items arising from executive session: a mayoral pledge of up to $200,000 to aid Augusta Regional Airport’s effort to attract a new airline, official participation in a remnant defendant opioid settlement agreement, and HUD consistency certifications for two emergency shelter projects.
Attorney Plunkett told commissioners these items were "time sensitive" and historically handled on an as‑needed basis; commissioners moved and voted to…
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