Posted on 07/11/2020 6:16:53 PM PDT by bitt
As Minnesota leaders pondered their next steps, it's not yet clear what other sources of funds they may tap.
Denied federal aid to help rebuild burned-out, vandalized businesses in the wake of riots that followed George Floyd’s killing, Minnesota leaders pondered their next steps Saturday.
But it’s not yet clear what other sources of funds they may tap.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday denied Gov. Tim Walz’s request for nearly $16 million in aid to help rebuild and repair structures in Minneapolis and St. Paul, many of them left in ruins by the riots and fires that erupted during protests of Floyd’s May 25 death while in Minneapolis police custody.
On July 2, Walz had asked President Donald Trump to declare a “major disaster” for the state of Minnesota in his request to FEMA. More than 1,500 buildings were damaged by fires, looting and vandalism, racking up more than $500 million in damages, according to Walz. The $16 million would have been used to reimburse local governments for debris clearing, repair and rebuilding costs.
In a prepared statement, FEMA said Saturday that after “a thorough review,” the agency determined “that the impact to public infrastructure is within the capabilities of the local and state governments to recover from.”
On Saturday, Walz’s spokesman, Teddy Tschann, said the governor had little to add to his Friday statement expressing disappointment with FEMA’s denial. Tschann said Walz is considering appealing the decision, which he has 30 days to do.
(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...
Start by arresting the thugs and stripping them of their possessions!
Sue BLM/antifa/OFA and George Soros!
Follow the FRicking money!
And, then, go get it!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.