Monroe nonprofits face budget shortfall due to issue with city money

Nonprofits in Monroe face a budget shortfall after the city withheld funds typically allocated for community services. The city cited a policy cap issue, but council later raised the cap, leaving funding in limbo due to a conflict of interest involving Mayor pro tem Surluta Anthony. Crisis Assistance Ministry and Turning Point are among the impacted organizations, with risks to housing programs and services for vulnerable residents.