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Supervisors back a countywide small‑business relief program and debate adding matching funds and technical assistance
Summary
The Board discussed a proposed $5M East Bay EDA small‑business relief program (plus up to $1.3M for unincorporated communities and up to $900K for arts relief). Supervisors debated adding $3M matched by cities and allocating funds for linguistic and technical assistance; the board approved the amended motion by roll call.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors debated how best to distribute limited CARES Act funds to small businesses and whether to attach matching requirements or carve geographic allocations by supervisorial district.
Supervisor Keith Carson supported a $5 million program administered by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EBEDA) to get funds out quickly and reach small, underserved businesses. "There's a desperate need," he said, urging countywide outreach and assistance for businesses that lack internet access or application capacity.
Supervisor Haggerty proposed adding…
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