It was announced today that the County Commission President Ben Shoulders has appointed a ‘Vanderburgh County Road to Recovery Committee’ to make recommendations regarding Vanderburgh County’s $35 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act.Â
“I’m calling an initial meeting to discuss, as a committee, our intentions as to the most prudent ways to spend the American Rescue Plan Act funds.” said County Commissioners President Ben Shoulders, who is serving as Committee Chair. “We will be seeking input from county residents and various business leaders across our community in order to be good stewards of the federal dollars allocated so that we can best serve our fellow tax payers of Vanderburgh County. Â As a committee, we will be laser focused on top priorities that were most effected by the Covid-19 pandemic.”
The newly formed Vanderburgh County Road to Recovery committee consists of the following seven individuals:Â
Ben Shoulders, Chair (President Vanderburgh County Commissioners)
John Montrastelle Vice Chair (President County Council)
Jeff Hatfield (Vice President County Commissioners)
Stephanie Terry (County Council; CEO of Children’s Museum)
Cheryl Musgrave (County Commissioner)Â
Brian Gerth (County Auditor)
Eric Williams (former County Sheriff)Â
The committee will meet on Monday March 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Old National Events Plaza and is open to the public. Â The bill passed Congress and was signed into law by President Biden on Friday, March 12th. Â Half of the amount will be allocated to the county by May 12th with the other half allocated 365 days later. Â The entire amount allocated to each city and county must be spent by 12/31/2024.
