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City of Norfolk seeks public input for American Rescue Plan funding use

If you're a resident who has important ideas, there are several ways you can make your voice heard.

NORFOLK, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from a separate story about a forum for ARPA funding that aired on November 14, 2021.

The city of Norfolk was given $154.1 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and leaders are seeking community input on how the money should be spent. 

If you're a resident who has ideas, there are a few ways you can make your voice heard. 

There are several drop-boxes across the city where you can submit your thoughts. These boxes are at the following locations:

  • Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
  • Jordan- Newby Anchor Branch Library
  • Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library
  • Berkley Recreation Center
  • East Ocean View Recreation Center
  • Lambert's Point Community Center
  • Norview Community Center
  • Huntersville Multi-Service Center
  • Calvert Square Envision Center 
  • People First Office 

You can also submit feedback online by clicking here or by e-mailing your thoughts to ARPACommunication@norfolk.gov.

You can see what the community is saying by clicking here to view a Public Engagement Dashboard. That's updated daily.

Norfolk City Council members Andria McClellan and Danica Royster will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting to discuss ARPA funds on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. That's a Thursday.

If you want to attend and speak at the virtual meeting, please register with the Clerk’s office no later than 3 p.m. on Jan. 27 by calling 757-664-4253 or emailing ccouncil@norfolk.gov.

A public hearing will be scheduled at a later time. 

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