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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. issued an announcement in advance of the introduction of an ordinance today to ensure that all American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Jackson County remain in the community, supporting essential services and future investments.
This approach has been publicly supported by a legislative majority of five legislators. Four legislators are sponsoring the ordinance, which proposes reallocating ARPA funds to cover public health and public safety salaries, as allowed under U.S. Department of Treasury guidelines. This approach ensures that these critical funds will not be returned to the federal government at the end of the year. By reducing the County’s reliance on existing revenue, the plan preserves flexibility to invest in nonprofits, schools and other community programs in the future.
“The time has passed to ethically and responsibly allocate these funds to new projects before the federal deadline,” said Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. “This plan ensures we protect these federal dollars for Jackson County residents, while maintaining the flexibility to work collaboratively with the legislature and community partners to determine how best to use this revenue in the future. It reflects our shared commitment to public health, safety, and responsible fiscal stewardship.”
Jackson County has a strong track record of using federal funds responsibly and transparently, having invested over $230 million since the onset of the pandemic to support nonprofits, schools and municipalities. This ordinance continues that legacy by securing essential services for residents and ensuring long-term flexibility to address the County’s priorities.
County Executive White and the ordinance’s sponsors reaffirm their commitment to working with all members of the legislature and community partners to identify the best uses for these funds moving forward. The ordinance will be introduced at today’s legislative meeting with a public hearing scheduled for December 16, 2024. A copy of the legislation is attached.