Essential economic recovery
Unexpected costs to keep communities safe, coupled with lack of tax revenue creates a tough budgetary picture for America’s hometowns. Without federal support for local governments, municipalities may go from being a critical part of the economic solution, to becoming a major obstacle to long-term recovery.
In NLC’s recent survey of 1,100+ communities from all 50 states, 70% of municipalities said their most significant unexpected expenditure was Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers.
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A recent survey of communities from all 50 states saw 65% of municipalities delaying or canceling their major capital expenditure and infrastructure projects. These projects not only improve the places we call home, but also bring economic activity to communities. What’s more, 74% of local governments have started making unavoidable cuts, 24% of which are cutting community and economic development programs.
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Local governments know how best to support residents. Federal funding will help your community to maintain essential services, keep jobs, and fast track economic recovery.
Use the form to the right to tell Congress that you’re concerned about the economic and community consequences of COVID crisis today!