Pinal County BOS Unanimously Approve Litigation to Compel Distribution of CARES Act funds from the State of Arizona
[NEWS RELEASE] The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has today unanimously approved the motion to request the County Attorney to pursue and file litigation securing Pinal County’s need for a fair share of CARES Act distribution funding. The CARES Act is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
They also authorized the Chairman to prepare and send a letter to the Governor advising him of the purpose and outcome of today’s meeting. That letter is included above.
In the 3-hour session in Florence, the Board heard from a large number of Pinal County cities and towns, as well as local businesses, about how they’ve struggled to cope with the financial impact of COVID-19. They also heard from food banks and victim support groups who have seen significantly increased demand since the outbreak began.
