District 9 City Council Update for NWBA

• Community Engagement and Cleanup
• • Dustin is sponsoring breakfast for the upcoming Almond & Carey Park cleanup event, showing strong support for local environmental and community beautification efforts.
• Infrastructure Improvements
• • All street light requests from NPU G have been acknowledged by GA Power, with commitments to prioritize and address these issues within NPU G promptly.
• Support for Unhoused Residents
• • The Atlanta City Council has approved a resolution for a $3 million donation from the housing trust fund to Partners for Home (PFH). This funding is aimed at providing swift housing solutions for the city’s unhoused residents as part of the rapid housing initiative, allowing PFH to also cover costs related to housing construction.
• Workforce Development Grants
• • WorkSource Atlanta has been authorized to accept a $90,000 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Grant for Rapid Response Activities. This initiative is designed to offer immediate aid to companies and workers affected by layoffs and plant closings (24-O-1121).
  • Additionally, WorkSource Atlanta will receive a $584,000 WIOA Adult Program Grant to fund various employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeships and internships (24-O-1122).
  • A significant $1.6 million WIOA Dislocated Worker Program grant has also been accepted, focusing on employment and training for veterans, low-income individuals, or those eligible for public assistance (24-O-1123).
• Parks and Recreation Security Enhancements
• • An ordinance has been passed to allocate $1.5 million from the Park Improvement Fund for security support services in parks, including POST-certified officers to oversee public pools and recreational programming (24-O-1113).
• Support for Legacy Residents
• • The City of Atlanta has authorized a $100,000 donation to Neighbor in Need. This contribution is directed towards emergency home repairs for legacy residents, aiming to prevent displacement and support community stability.

These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to improving community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities in District 9 and beyond.