Council to Hold Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Spending Plan
WHO:
Council President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 31
4:00pm
WHERE:
Council Chambers
City Hall
Live on City Council's Facebook Page
Live on City Council's YouTube Page
WHAT:
President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown, chair of the Finance Committee, is hosting a public hearing to help residents learn about the City’s spending plans for a supplementary award of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City of Columbus receives CDBG funding each year through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department but was awarded additional funds by HUD that originate from federal COVID-19 relief legislation.
“This hearing and the public comment period are important opportunities for residents to provide feedback on how Community Development Block Grant funds can have the greatest impact in Columbus neighborhoods,” said President Pro Tem Brown. “Our goal is to deploy these federal dollars equitably to meet the needs of our community.”
Any resident seeking to submit written testimony should submit their testimony to Pro Tem Brown’s office. Written testimony must be received by 3:00pm on the day of the hearing and should be emailed to Tigist Zemene at [email protected]. Any resident wishing to appear via WebEx to provide testimony during the hearing should email Tigist Zemene at [email protected] by 12:00PM on the day of the hearing to request a WebEx link. Each speaker will be limited to remarks lasting no longer than three minutes.
Residents are also encouraged to send feedback by emailing [email protected] after receiving the information provided at Tuesday’s hearing.
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