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West U officials, Rep. Fletcher promote $3.4M federal COVID aid award

March 26, 2021 by Charlotte Aguilar

West U Mayor Bob Higley greets U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher at Friday’s media availability to discuss the estimated $3.4 million federal COVID relief allotment that’s coming to the city. (Office of Rep. Fletcher)

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas District 7) visited West University Place officials Friday (March 26) to take note of the estimated $3.4 million in federal “rescue” funds the city will be receiving for COVID-19 relief.

Mayor Bob Higley gathered along with some members of City Council and city staff — appropriately socially distanced and outdoors — outside the Police Department to mark the allocation. It’s part of the $350 billion that the American Rescue Plan that was recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden is providing to state and local governments to offset past, current and future costs associated with the pandemic.

“As we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that collaboration and support across all levels of government will be vital to our recovery,” said Higley.

Fletcher added, “City Council members here in West U have done a fantastic job of keeping the city and this community running during an incredibly challenging year, and I think that this $3.4 million will hopefully make it a little bit easier to continue to do that important work.”

Rep. Fletcher talks COVID relief outside the West U Police Department Friday. (Office of Rep. Fletcher)

Texas is estimated to receive $16.7 billion in federal aid, with its cities and counties set to receive nearly $11 billion more. Approximately $1.54 billion is estimated to be distributed to cities and governments in District 7. Bellaire officials expect to receive about $4 million, they have said.

Mar 26, 2021Charlotte Aguilar

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