On June 10, the CSAC Government Finance &
Administration Committee is hosting an idea exchange for county
supervisors to discuss potential uses of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds. The meeting will feature Bruce Katz, co-founder of
New Localism Advisors, and CSAC’s federal team at Paragon
Government Relations to provide context for the discussion and
give updates on current guidance for spending.
The American Rescue Plant Act was signed in to law by President
Biden in March of this year. In a major victory for California’s
counties, the final legislation includes robust, direct, and
flexible COVID-19-related financial support to all counties.
Counties across the country will receive a total of $65.1
billion, with funds allocated based on population. According to
preliminary estimates, California counties are projected to
receive at least $7.6 billion.
