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Rep. George Latimer says office has applied for $2 million for Beaver Swamp flood mitigation
Summary
U.S. Rep. George Latimer told the Mamaroneck Board of Trustees his office submitted a $2 million request for Beaver Swamp flood mitigation and said he will track Army Corps and other federal funding for the larger project; he also summarized recent federal budget and tariff developments.
U.S. Rep. George Latimer told the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees on March 9 that his office has submitted a targeted federal request for $2,000,000 to support Beaver Swamp flood mitigation work.
Latimer said the application was part of a short window from House leadership for local projects and that his office will monitor the political process: “We are submitting that application. Hopefully, the news will be good at some point in time, and you'll have that money to help,” he said.
He noted an earlier Army Corps of Engineers approval of $88,000,000 toward a larger project but said that sum does not cover the full cost and that additional appropriations will be needed. “We know that the 88,000,000 that has been approved previously does not cover the full cost of the project, so there'll have to be additional appropriations that will come,” Latimer said.
Latimer also updated the board on federal budget matters that could affect local services. He said the House passed a modified Department of Homeland Security funding measure that may avert a shutdown and that the matter remained subject to Senate action; he highlighted FEMA’s role in storm response and urged local budgeting mindful of potential federal volatility.
On trade policy, Latimer referenced a recent Supreme Court action that may require refunds for previously levied presidential tariffs and said the administration’s response—and any refund program—remains unclear. He warned the board that tariffs and international disruptions could raise local costs for goods and fuel and urged village staff to plan accordingly.
Latimer closed by offering his office’s continued assistance: he said his staff is available to work with village officials on federal matters and that he will report progress on the Beaver Swamp application as it becomes available.
The board did not take action on any federal items during the meeting; Latimer answered questions briefly and left the session after his remarks.
