Committee approves $300,000 Willie Street business stabilization program after trimming contingent-reserve support

Sep 1, 2026

The committee approved a $300,000 package to help businesses near the Willie & Baldwin intersection, but amended the request to remove a $200,000 contingent-reserve transfer, leaving $100,000 from departmental underspending to seed the program.

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The Finance Committee on Aug. 31 approved a $300,000 Willie Street business stabilization program to aid businesses affected by a prolonged closure near the Baldwinand Willie intersection, but members amended the resolution to remove a $200,000 contingent-reserve transfer.

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