The Amarillo Pioneer

Amarillo's only free online newspaper. Established in 2016, we work to bring you local news that is unbiased and honest.

 

City Website About ARPA Spending Draws Criticism

The City of Amarillo recently published a website breaking down how funds received as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) have been spent. According to the city’s figures, the largest two items were “Lost City Revenue” and “Citywide Internet Broadband Access,” which cost $11.2 million and $6 million respectively.

Some residents are not pleased. Retired businessman and former City Council candidate Tom Scherlen expressed concern over the validity of the explanation on social media.

In his post, Scherlen said that “when the City tries explaining something after the fact it probably does not meet the smell test.”

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Submissions Now Being Accepted by Rep. Jackson for 2022 Congressional Art Competition

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