City Hall not too worried about federal funding freezes, yet

Amid the widespread uncertainty and mass budget cuts under the new administration of President Donald Trump, Wrangell’s municipal leadership is not particularly concerned about the completion of any of the borough’s ongoing projects.

Currently, City Hall awaits two reimbursements from the federal government: one at around $18 million for the water treatment plant and another at $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster recovery costs after the November 2023 landslide.

Borough Manager Mason Villarma said City Hall has enough wiggle room financially, meaning that as lo...

 
 

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