Youngstown Residents Want to Know Where ARP Projects are in Neighborhoods - WFMJ

Some Youngstown city council members say people want to know why American Rescue Plan dollars are not being spent to improve their wards. Others want Youngstown's mayor to veto projects he doesn't approve, and explain what's needed to gain approval. They believe this would be better for the community than allowing the projects to languish.

City Council approved spending $55,000  of America Rescue Plan funds for scholarships for students from the 6th Ward to attend barber college so they can sustain themselves for a lifetime. Council also voted to approve $100,000 to be given to Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation so it [c]an help leverage funds to renovate the old Foster Theater.

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