For Release: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
AREA HOUSING AUTHORITIES RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several housing authorities in Southern Illinois have received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used for modernization, development, financing and management improvements.
“Our housing authorities provide important services that improve the quality of life in our communities,” said Costello. “This funding will create jobs and improve our housing stock, improving quality of life in our communities.”
| Jurisdiction | Award |
| Alexander County Housing Authority | $1,268,015 |
| Franklin County Housing Authority | $1,366,452 |
| Jackson County Housing Authority | $1,657,577 |
| City of Marion Housing Authority | $672,020 |
| Perry County Housing Authority | $690,535 |
| Pulaski County Housing Authority | $262,186 |
| Randolph County Housing Authority | $400,110 |
| Union County Housing Authority | $720,375 |
| Williamson County Housing Authority | $1,380,451 |
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