Budget Committee - Regular Meeting

The Budget Committee discussed potential cost-saving measures for the General Assistance program, which has seen a 45% increase in costs over the last three years. Options presented included implementing time limits for temporarily disabled and non-disabled recipients, and reducing the monthly grant amount by either $100 or $50. The committee ultimately decided to recommend options B and D (three-month time limit for non-disabled and a $50 grant reduction) to the full board for consideration, while also acknowledging the option of fully funding the program without cuts.