Pima County supervisors are trying to determine how recent executive actions and other changes enacted by the Trump administration will impact the county.
County staffers told supervisors that 75 lawsuits have been filed nationwide against various federal actions and the Trump administration’s pausing of congressionally approved funds.
About 63% of the county’s federal dollars that could be impacted are reimbursement grants – meaning money the county uses that’s supposed to get repaid. Supervisor Adelita Grijalva said any budget discussions should be paused for now.
“Everyone has to stick with the budget they have, until we understand clearer what’s happening at the federal level. Because it’s impacting 20 county departments, 93% of our grants, we’re talking how many millions of dollars?” she said.
County officials estimate roughly $148 million in grant funding could be impacted by the changes. Supervisor Steve Christy said he wanted to steer clear of speculation.
“There is no certainty, you have no finite numbers, we don’t know what is going to be vulnerable, other that your speculation of monitoring,” he said.
Supervisors agreed to get biweekly updates on funding impacts.
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