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Youngstown Officials Detail ARPA Use, Pledge to Finish Spending $26.5 Million by 2026

Officials used a public forum to rebut rumors by showing documentation of allocations and project plans.

Overview

  • At a Oct. 28 town hall led by Councilman Julius Oliver, city leaders presented how the $82.7 million in American Rescue Plan funds has been assigned and tracked.
  • As of the end of September 2025, the city reported $56 million expended, with $26.5 million remaining scheduled for outlay by the end of 2026.
  • Finance Director Kyle Miasek said the investments are designed as legacy projects intended to improve health, quality of life and the city’s appeal to residents and businesses.
  • An official breakdown as of Dec. 31, 2024 showed $27 million for neighborhood and economic development, $10.6 million for parks, $10 million for public health, $7.2 million for public works, $2.8 million for crime prevention and $450,000 for youth and seniors.
  • Each council member controlled $2 million for ward priorities, with examples including housing repairs, park upgrades and community facilities, while some residents continue to press for more road work.