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Council Member Hudson questions Department for the Aging on budget and programs

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      Council Member Crystal Hudson engages in a detailed Q&A session with Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and other officials from the Department for the Aging regarding their budget, federal funding sources, and various programs. The discussion covers topics such as:

      • Federal funding sources and their allocation to different programs
      • Implementation of new programs, including a minor home repair grant
      • Funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
      • Capital requests and prioritization for older adult centers

      Additional details:

      • The department is dealing with uncertainty around some federal funding, particularly for new programs
      • There's an increase in capital requests for FY2025 compared to FY2024
      • The department prioritizes capital needs based on health and safety concerns, followed by alignment with kitchen plans