Politics & Government
Input Sought For $147M American Rescue Plan Spending In Cobb
Where do you think the $147 million in ARP Act money should go? Cobb County is asking its residents for input through Nov. 22.
COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County launched its American Rescue Plan Act Community Needs Survey last week, and county officials are still seeking more public input on where its $147 million ARP Act allocation should go.
The online survey is open to residents and organizations through Monday, Nov. 22 and is designed to gather community input on how the county should prioritize the ARP Act money in four different categories:
- Supporting water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
- Lessening negative economic impact.
- Supporting public health response.
- Providing premium pay for essential workers.
This American Rescue Plan Act was passed by Congress in March 2021, setting aside funding for local and state governments to support public health, essential workers, infrastructure measures and to lessen the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey will help the county to reflect the community’s priorities in its plan for investing the funds between these eligible uses.
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"The survey takes only minutes to complete, and every survey response will help to shape an investment strategy that addresses the community’s highest needs," a news release said.
Paper versions of the surveys are available at all Cobb Senior Services' multipurpose centers.
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To take the survey, visit this link: 2021 ARPA Cobb County Community Needs Survey.
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