County Investment Earnings and ARPA Funds
Summary
Treasurer Brian Gerth reported $6 million in investment earnings last year and noted $17 million in leftover ARPA money still sitting in a fund earning interest. He suggested transferring idle interest earnings back to the general fund to help close the budget gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$6M earned last year; ~$17M in ARPA funds still earning interest outside the general fund.
County general fund and taxpayers if idle earnings are redirected.
Residents who believe ARPA funds should fund pandemic-related or community needs instead.
Mentions & discussions (2)
2027 County Budget Hearings (Day 2) - Aug 13, 2026
Treasurer Brian Gerth reported $6 million in investment earnings last year and noted $17 million in leftover ARPA money still sitting in a fund earning interest. He suggested transferring idle interest earnings back to the general fund to help close the budget gap.
City Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
The council moved $400,000 of ARPA interest into paving projects. One resident objected, saying the money should stay within the spirit of the original ARPA grants.
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