July 16, 2026 Flood Recovery and Disaster Declaration Extension

Spoke on behalf of her family whose home on Monterey Street suffered four feet of floodwaters, requesting immediate answers, rebuilding help, and debris cleanup.

Represented LIFT Fund, noting they deployed $16 million to small businesses last year but are struggling to secure matching grant funds for flood recovery this time around.

Kerr Together program manager expressed full support for the disaster declaration extension and outlined available community resources, shelters, and volunteer networks.

Spoke on behalf of a displaced local teacher and neighbors, emphasizing the emotional toll and urgent need for safe housing and rapid response after back-to-back annual floods.

Executive Director of the Doyle Community Center urged the council to extend the disaster declaration and continue advocating for state and federal aid for affected neighborhoods.