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Council urges federal increase in AIDS funding; approves resolution urging more support

2150229 · January 25, 2025

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Summary

Councilmember Wendy Walters asked the council to press for increased federal AIDS funding, saying the administration's budget provided no increase; the council approved a motion calling for more resources and urged members to lobby congressional representatives.

Councilmember Wendy Walters used item 28 on April 17 to press the council to seek additional federal funding for AIDS programs, saying the President’s proposed budget provided no increase for a growing public‑health need in the city’s minority communities. Walters asked council members to raise the issue with congressional representatives and administration contacts.

The council voted 10 ayes to approve the committee recommendation calling for increased federal resources and to encourage members to advocate for higher AIDS funding.

Ending Council members endorsed lobbying efforts for greater federal AIDS funding and recorded the vote in support of the recommendation.