Leaders unveil ‘Seattle Rescue Plan’ to aid city’s post-pandemic recovery

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Seattle leaders unveiled the Seattle Rescue Plan, a planned spending plan of $ 128.4 million in federal government aid in COVID-19 to help the city recover from the pandemic and its related support economic impact.

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Hanna Scott of KIRO Radio says the city council will work on the proposal in the next few weeks. Spending includes flexible grants for businesses, direct cash payments to approximately 10,000 families in need, and nearly $ 50 million in investments in housing and homelessness.

The plan, which was drafted by Mayor Jenny Durkan, Council President Lorena Gonzalez and Councilor Teresa Mosqueda, also gives spending on childcare, immigrants and refugees and many other priorities.

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“We are fast approaching our city’s bold goals of fully vaccinating more than 70% of our eligible residents, which is critical to reopening safely and building a robust and long-term recovery. In the months ahead, all of our efforts will be focused on recovering our businesses, supporting neighborhoods across Seattle, and meeting the needs of those who are not housed, ”Durkan said.

“Together, we’re delivering an ambitious plan to fuel Seattle’s rebuilding with direct assistance to families and small businesses, assistance to Seattle Promise students, and large investments in housing and housing to help 750 homeless households move to safer and more permanent homes , “She added.

The city expects to receive an additional $ 116 million in flexible funding from the federal government next May, as well as additional funding from the latest summer stimulus measures.

Hanna Scott from KIRO Radio contributed to this report.