HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.19.20 Email from Shari McCracken & Kristi More - Re_ SUPPORT NEEDED NOW - Local Government Funding in _3.5 Stimulus_
From:McCracken, Shari
To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra;McCracken, Shari;Pickett,
Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;Teeter, Doug
Subject:Re: SUPPORT NEEDED NOW - Local Government Funding in "3.5 Stimulus"
Date:Sunday, April 19, 2020 11:08:14 AM
Board Members,
As a follow-up to the e-mail below, please know that I spoke with Kristi More, who in turn will share with staff for
our Congressional delegation, that the County is not looking for funding levels above what is realistically justified.
Our position is that we will need some assistance through federal funding, but don't believe any jurisdiction
should get more than necessary to carry us through what could be an 18-month to 36-month loss of revenue.
There are already a number of funding streams to assist in offsetting most of the costs associated with COVID-19
response, so we are most concerned about the revenue side of the equation and offset for the new leave benefits
that we must cover 100%. Key is supporting businesses who support the economy, with some assistance for local
government (not just big, local government). It is not in any jurisdiction's interest for this to be a "yes" or "no"
discussion on funding - we would support negotiations among members, and some financial assistance is better
than zero assistance. Whether the assistance comes through the federal government requiring the State to share
a portion of the already approved stimulus packages or it comes in the form of additional funding that is realistic,
either path provides us needed assistance.
Again, if any of you are compelled to call our representatives, we are very mindful that every level of government
will have to bear a portion of this pandemic and its impacts; we just don't think local government with under
500,000 population should carry a disproportionate amount of the burden.
Thanks - and I'll now leave you alone and let you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Shari
From: McCracken, Shari
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:26 AM
To: BOS
Subject: Fwd: SUPPORT NEEDED NOW - Local Government Funding in "3.5 Stimulus"
Board Members,
Please see the information, below, from Kristi More. If any of you are inclined to contact Congressman LaMalfa
directly, please do so. The lost revenue includes funding we utilize for public safety (Prop 172), as well as 1991
and 2011 Realignment and MHSA used for most health and human services programs.
Thank you, and I hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Shari
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From: Kristi More <kmore@tfgnet.com>
Date: April 19, 2020 at 8:18:35 AM PDT
To: "McCracken, Shari" <SMcCracken@buttecounty.net>
Cc: "Ring, Brian" <bring@buttecounty.net>, "Taggart, Kevin" <ktaggart@buttecounty.net>, Stephanie
Missert <SMissert@tfgnet.com>, "Zachary Israel" <ZIsrael@tfgnet.com>
Subject: RE: SUPPORT NEEDED NOW - Local Government Funding in "3.5 Stimulus"
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Hi Shari –
I added the information NACo sent it out their alert. It includes links to talking points and media messaging.
We don’t need a letter from the Board at this point. I’ll use your letter from last week to support this and
circle back with staff to make sure they understand how much will come to Butte County.
If any of the Supervisors are inclined, a call to Rep. LaMalfa may be helpful. You could call Rep. LaMalfa’s
staff directly as well. But let’s see how they respond to my email follow-up first. I’ll copy you on the email
to them. Other than that, you could take NACo’s advice and utilize social media.
FYI – News reports this morning are quoting Secretary Mnuchin as saying they are close to a deal with a
possible vote in the Senate tomorrow, followed by the House on Tuesday. He’s only mentioned small
business it looks like as he summarizes the “deal”. But we know the local government funding continues to
pushed hard from Rep. Pelosi and others. It still may be a long shot in this package, but we believe it’s in
the running.
Thanks.
~Kristi
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-----Original Message-----
From: McCracken, Shari <SMcCracken@buttecounty.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:46 AM
To: Kristi More <kmore@tfgnet.com>
Cc: Ring, Brian <bring@buttecounty.net>; Taggart, Kevin <ktaggart@buttecounty.net>; Stephanie Missert
<SMissert@tfgnet.com>; Zachary Israel <ZIsrael@tfgnet.com>
Subject: Re: SUPPORT NEEDED NOW - Local Government Funding in "3.5 Stimulus"
Kristi - are you looking for a Board request or for us to ask individual members to reach out to our
delegation? If you want a Board letter, do you have draft language for us? Steve is out of town, but will be
back later today.
Thanks for clarifying,
Shari
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> On Apr 19, 2020, at 7:42 AM, Kristi More <kmore@tfgnet.com> wrote:
>
> . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before
opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying. .
> All –
>
> We participated in a NACo conference call late yesterday evening regarding the current interim COVID-19
“3.5” package being negotiated between Congressional Democratic leadership, Republican leadership, and
the Trump Administration. As NACo staff explained on the call, House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority
Leader Schumer announced (to NACo) how their request for an additional $150
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in the 3.5 package for state and local governments will be structured. County governments would
specifically receive a total of $29.5 billion—of this set-aside, Butte County would receive an additional
$19,434,586 (see attached spreadsheet from NACo). Importantly, this funding to Butte County could be
utilized explicitly for lost revenues. In addition, changes in the deal would also allow any funding received
from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (in the CARES Act) to be used for lost revenues, if the State decides to
apportion some of their funds to local governments under 500,000 that is.
>
> NACo said that the Trump Administration and Senate Majority Leader McConnell are pushing very hard
against including this additional funding (and the tweak to allow all of this money to be used for lost
revenue) and are trying to get it pushed to the subsequent “Phase 4” COVID-19 relief package. At this point,
a fourth package could be weeks or months away. NACo is urging all County leadership to immediately
contact their Congressional delegation (especially Republican members of Congress) to support the
inclusion of this funding in the 3.5 package (not the Phase 4 package) and to have the County’s GOP
Senators make this request directly to Majority Leader McConnell and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin.
>
> Also, at this point, we do not believe the relief on the emergency paid sick and family leave programs is
included in the package. The priority appears to have been placed on getting immediate, flexible, and direct
revenue to local governments. But the reimbursement for the leave programs is still in the mix for future
stimulus packages.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts ASAP about any action the County can take now. I plan to circle back
with staff in both Senate offices as well as Rep. LaMalfa’s office in response to the County’s letters last week
and ask for their support of this funding. I know NACo sent an alert on this as well that included media and
social media resources as well as talking points. Let me know if you need that information and I can forward
it to you.
>
> Sorry to bother you on a Sunday morning. Things are moving very quickly so I want to be sure we make
contact today or first thing tomorrow morning if possible.
>
> Thank you.
>
> ~Kristi
>
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> Kristi More
> 202.454.3950 OFFICE
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> <NACo COVID19 3.5 Local Relief Plan Analysis FINAL.pdf>