June 8, 2021Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves the application and acceptance of the 2021 High Intensity Drug trafficking Areas Grant.
- Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
- What the City says it's for: “The purpose of the HIDTA program is to reduce drug trafficking and production in the United States, specifically in areas where drug-related activities are having a significant harmful impact.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2021 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant on behalf of the Asheville HIDTA branch; and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $275,416.”
More from the minutes
- “Councilwoman Roney reviewed the most recent annual report for the HIDTA grant, which is rooted in HR 5210 - the 1988 federal bill that started the war on drugs, a failed war against Americans in their homes and the streets and reinstated the federal death penalty.”
Official title: Council adopted a resolution approving the application and acceptance of the 2021 High Intensity Drug trafficking Areas Grant
Carried 6–1
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Smith and carried on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no” RESOLUTION BOOK NO.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Kilgore moved to adopt a resolution approving the application and acceptance of the 2021 High Intensity Drug trafficking Areas Grant.”
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