The New Bern Board of Aldermen will discuss potential American Rescue Plan (“ARP”) funding projects during their workshop on Tuesday, January 25th.
I asked Alderman Barbara Best of Ward 5, Alderman of my ward, what would be discussed and why residents should be paying attention. She responded, “The workshop is a public meeting and citizens are welcome to attend. I feel our citizens should have a voice into how government monies received by the city is spent. ”
“This workshop will be on the American Rescue Plan and how the city will prioritize projects and allocate those funds in the amount of $6.7 Million dollars for city projects. Watch the BOA June 15, 2021, ARP Workshop to better understand the upcoming meeting.”
Read the ARP packet here or watch:
The workshop will be held at 4 p.m. in the Courtroom at City Hall located at 300 Pollock St. You can also watch live on the City of New Bern’s Facebook page or watch later on City 3 TV.
By Wendy Card