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Community Input Needed Wauwatosa Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
The city is asking how to allocate $24 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

WAUWATOSA, WI- The City of Wauwatosa is asking for the community's input regarding $24 million in federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the city said.
The Wauwatosa School District has been awarded just over $3.0 million in additional COVID-19 relief funds through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief.
The community is invited to learn more about what's eligible for funding and to share ideas about how Wauwatosa could use the funds.
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There is a virtual discussion session planned at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 and an in-person discussion at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Wauwatosa West High School, the city said.
You can also go to TalkTosa.org, the project's website to:
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- Submit your story about how COVID-19 has affected you and your community.
- Suggest a general idea about how Wauwatosa could use these funds.
- Submit a specific proposal with budget, staff and details.
Do you have an idea you want to share with Patch readers? Email Karen Pilarski, Patch field editor at karen.pilarski@patch.com.
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