Budget Equity Events

Launch Webinar | Sept. 24. 2024

Watch the launch event for our Budget Equity Project study and database tracking how local governments around the U.S. are using recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to advance racial and economic equity in their communities.

The event featured a presentation of findings from our report, "Advancing Equity with the American Rescue Plan Act's Recovery Funds," followed by a panel discussion with local leaders working to leverage ARPA recovery funds for transformative change.

Speakers included:

• Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County, Illinois
• Joseph Cobb, Vice Mayor, Roanoke, Virginia
• Richmond Vincent, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Roanoke, Virginia
• Michael Russo, Vice President of Policy and Programs, Catalyst California
• Sarah Treuhaft, Director of Policy and Partnerships, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
• Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy and Founding Director, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy