The City of Auburn has announced a series of public meetings to gather input on the allocation of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for the 2024-2025 program year.
These grants are aimed at assisting low to moderate-income individuals within the city. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in these meetings to voice their opinions and suggestions on the best use of these funds.
The schedule for these public meetings is as follows: the first meeting is set for Tuesday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 24 South Street. The second meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Center, situated at 23 Chapman Ave. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, at 1:00 p.m., once again at the City Council Chambers in City Hall.
In conjunction with these meetings, the city has also launched a public survey to further collect community input for the CDBG Action Plan.
This survey is an opportunity for residents to have a direct impact on how these critical development funds are distributed and used to support community needs. The city administration emphasizes the importance of public participation in shaping the effective use of these grants.
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