Eastside Community Grants Program & CBA Model

Spoke in support of the opioid model for the Eastside CBA, emphasizing that it provides necessary transparency, accountability, and checks and balances.

Expressed support for the Together East Side Coalition and the opioid funding model to ensure taxpayer dollars receive proper city oversight.

Raised concerns about elderly homelessness and questioned the cost of administrative studies relative to direct aid.

Advocated for incorporating language into the ordinance allowing continued exploration of tax increment financing (TIF) tools for the Historic Eastside.

Voiced support for the Eastside CBA process and asked the committee to continue exploring a TIF model to address historical disinvestment.