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Springfield City Council holds off accepting $1 million anti-gang grant as some question transparency, effectiveness


Springfield City Council holds off accepting $1 million anti-gang grant as some question transparency, effectiveness
Updated Feb 17, 2021;
SPRINGFIELD The City Council recently delayed accepting a $1 million youth and gang violence prevention grant with some members saying they want more details on how the money is spent and whether the programs are effective.
Tracye Whitfield, chairwoman of the council’s Finance Committee, said this week she is looking for specifics and data on spending and outcomes from the Police Department and its partner organizations. She said she will invite representatives of the grant recipients to future subcommittee meetings to discuss their programs. ....

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