Summary
Two speakers warned the council that federal money is drying up and urged extreme caution with spending — a warning echoed by a county supervisor's representative, per one speaker.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers warned no federal funding or grants may be available this year.
Residents who want the city to protect its reserves.
Residents who question whether private-property projects should outrank direct-service nonprofits raised transparency concerns.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 13, 2026
The city's plan for next year's $612,467 in federal block grant money includes a $204,000 historic preservation project at the privately owned Women's Club, which one nonprofit leader questioned against the needs of groups like Heart of Compassion serving 3,200 families weekly.
City Council - Jan 28, 2026
Two speakers warned the council that federal money is drying up and urged extreme caution with spending — a warning echoed by a county supervisor's representative, per one speaker.
Why Montebello is giving up about $600,000 in federal housing money
Why Montebello is giving up about $600,000 in federal housing money Whittier Daily News
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