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4/15/2021

READOUT: Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo's Meeting with the California League of Cities | U.S. Department of the Tr…

READOUT: Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo's Meeting with the
California League of Cities
April 14, 2021

Today, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo met virtually with more than 500 local government
o icials to discuss the Treasury Department’s upcoming distribution of the American Rescue
Plan’s (ARP) $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The meeting was hosted by
the California League of Cities, the California municipal chapter of the National League of
Cities.
Deputy Secretary Adeyemo spoke about the importance of bringing economic relief to states,
cities, and localities, and distributing relief from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
equitably and in a way that allows local leaders to meet the unique challenges of their
communities. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo asked for feedback on how the Treasury
Department can support local governments as they perform critical work helping their
communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Deputy Secretary also introduced
newly appointed Chief Recovery O icer Jacob Leibenlu , who will oversee all of the Treasury
Department’s recovery programs, including the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
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