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Funding for MOYA's asylum seeker services
1:12:13
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12 sec
Council Member Ayala inquires about additional funding resources for MOYA (Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs) to continue providing services to asylum seekers. Director Jiha provides information on the funding allocated to MOYA.
- MOYA is funded with about $42 million in fiscal year 2026 for asylum seeker services
- This funding is intended to support the continuation of services, particularly legal services, for asylum seekers
- The allocation aims to address the ongoing needs of asylum seekers in the city
Diana I. Ayala
1:12:13
Do they have additional funding resources?
Jacques Jiha
1:12:15
We funded Moya with about $42,000,000 in fiscal year twenty six.
Diana I. Ayala
1:12:24
Okay.