Pinellas County wants public input on CARES funding
June 6, 2020 - Pinellas County wants to hear from individuals, businesses and local organizations to identify the most pressing community needs that can be met with the county’s portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund. The county received $170 million in CARES funds and is using the money to provide emergency financial relief to thousands of individuals and small business owners through the Pinellas CARES programs. The existing programs continue through June 30. The county plans a second phase of Pinellas CARES with the remaining funds and wants residents to provide their priorities. Take the survey here and register for an online Zoom conversation about Pinellas CARES at 5 p.m. Friday, June 12 here. The survey will remain open through Sunday, June 14, at 11:59 p.m.