HomeMy WebLinkAboutFederal Priorities MemoJanuary 20, 2010
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Dave Kanner
RE: Federal priorities
Department of Administrative Services
Dave Kanner, County Administrator
1300 NW Wall St, Suite 200, Bend, OR 9770'-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541 ) 385-3202
www.co.deschutes.orus
The deadline for submitting appropriations requests to our Congressional delegation for
the next federal fiscal year is February 22°d. I have asked the department heads to
suggest federal appropriations in advance of a discussion with the Board on this subject.
Tom Blust has suggested that we seek funding for the construction phase of the 19th
Street extension. Last year we sought $5,630,000. Tom Blust suggests requesting the
same amount this year.
Hillary Saraceno suggested three items:
1. Early Head Start funding;
2. A continuing appropriation for the Family Access Network; and
3. Funding to continue the Safe and Drug -Free Schools program.
I've not received information on how much we need to request for these items.
Of course, the Board may have priorities of its own, which can be discussed further at
your work session of January 25.
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