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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
(Aliquippa, Pa.) City Manager Sam Gill is in the process of applying for funds to be secured with the county for Community Development Block Grants. for streets and roads storm drains in the downtown area. Councilman Donald Walker is the city Accounts and Finance Director explained what the funding is earmarked for is what the city applies for. He said residents have misconceptions about what the funds are used for. There is no misappropriation of funds by the city.. Sm Gill explained the city is monitored by the agencies they receive funds for..
City Solicitor Myron Sainovich said the city is trying to get more police to make the city safe and is working on funding for salary increases for officers. Police Chief John Lane said the body cams are working well for the officers, the city’s canine is training 16 hours a month. He asked that the city apply for crossing guards. The annual Police Memorial Day is at noon on Friday, April 1, 2022.