What does a $7m Investment Look Like?

Written By Peter Iversen

$6,976,000.00 was invested back into the people in Monroe County!

In just two meetings, my colleagues on the County Council and I voted to make these investments in Monroe County using ARPA funds. We are making significant strides in the progress of our community!

Tuesday, October 24th   
I voted to approve $1,953,000 in nine (9) projects. These are:

  • Gun Safes $40,000.00

  • Rural Housing Repair $200,000.00

  • Septic Assistance $200,000.00

  • Pantry 279 $65,000.00

  • Hoosier Hills Food Pantry $100,000.00

  • Community Kitchen $400,000.00

  • People’s Market $48,000.00

  • Smart Start Community Foundation $200,000.00

  • Summit Hill Affordable Housing $700,000.00

Tuesday, November 28th
I voted to approve $5,023,000 in five (5) projects. These are:

  • Rural Transit Stopgap $88,000.00

  • Karst Sports Field Upgrades $3,750,000.00

  • Jail Transitional Director $330,000.00

  • Airport Stormwater Drainage $720,000.00

  • Housing Infrastructure $135,000.00

While this is a substantial investment, the above total is only 24% of the $28.8 million allocation to Monroe County. I am dedicated to making additional investments back into Monroe County before the December 31, 2024 deadline!

Peter Iversen http://peteriversen.org
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