When you’re living through unprecedented times, it’s tempting to go back to where it all could have been different, right the wrongs and find a …

The legislation, sponsored by Commissioner Levine Cava, authorizes the County to use federal CARES Act dollars to provide direct assistance to local businesses and families. A small business assistance program will provide forgivable loans to businesses with 25 or fewer employees. The loans will be available for the payment of business expenses, including employee payroll costs. Businesses receiving the loans will be required to document job creation and/or retention, with the majority of jobs to be held by individuals with low to moderate income – those less than 80 percent of area median income.

It’s affecting our springs. It’s affecting our water flow,” said Daniella Levine Cava, a co-sponsor of Mr. Moss’ item alongside Barbara Jordan. “This water is being basically sold to the public, and the company taking it out virtually for free is not good for our environment. It’s really appropriate that it should be charged, if even allowed.