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Senior Citizen Home Improvement Is ‘Changing Lives’ | News, Sports, Jobs
The City Council discussed the success of the Senior Citizen Home Improvement program that has been wildly popular in the community during Monday’s work session. Pictured, from left, are City Councilman William Reynolds, R-Ward V, and Housing Committee Chairwoman Marie Carrubba, D-Ward IV. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd The Senior Citizen Home Improvement program appears to be making a major impact in the community. Although the Housing Committee did not meet during Monday’s City Council work session due to the special meeting session on the 2023 budget, the City Council discussed the successful implementation of the Senior Citizen Home Improvement program. During November’s voting session, the…
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City employee admits taking holiday decor from citizen
Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal A city employee tasked with delivering turkey pot pies to homebound seniors has apparently also used a government vehicle to deliver ill-gotten Christmas decor to their own home. The Senior Affairs Department worker who admitted to taking a resident’s Christmas decorations while on their route in December is facing a formal disciplinary hearing, according to a newly released report from the city’s Office of Inspector General. The employee, who acknowledged nabbing the festive doodads after the owner called the city to report the incident, “took something that belonged to someone else and this was witnessed by citizens. (The employee’s) actions have an effect on the…
