Olszewski Proposes Using $80M In American Rescue Plan Funds For COVID Response, $60M For Economic Recovery

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. connected Wednesday projected utilizing astir fractional of the county’s American Rescue Plan funds connected the ongoing effect to COVID-19, and spending an further $60 cardinal connected economical betterment efforts.

Of the county’s $160.7 cardinal allocation from the national government, $80 cardinal would beryllium directed toward nationalist wellness programs related to the pandemic.

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Olszewski projected spending $60 cardinal connected a bid of betterment programs to assistance residents and businesses, including $16 cardinal connected lodging enactment and creating a Local Housing Trust Fund, $6 cardinal to summation recycling and composting, $4 cardinal to assistance tiny businesses and tourer attractions, and $2 cardinal successful grants for childcare providers.

“Baltimore County is acceptable to prehend this once-in-a-generation accidental though our projected betterment plan, which provides a bold, equitable roadmap to code the needs of families, workers, and businesses for years to come,” Olszewski said.

In March, Olszewski formed a committee of section leaders from crossed region authorities to prioritize however to walk the national funds.

A afloat database of proposals tin beryllium recovered here.

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Under the plan, the region would acceptable speech the remaining $20 cardinal to money projects suggested by the public.

The Olszewski medication has scheduled 2 virtual meetings to stitchery feedback from residents:

Wednesday, Nov. 10 astatine 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 29 astatine 6 p.m.

More details connected these meetings tin beryllium recovered astatine baltimorecountymd.gov/arp.

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Residents tin besides taxable feedback by emailing townhall@baltimorecountymd.gov.