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Mayor proclaims National Community Development Week; city cites $2.09 million in CDBG funding over three years

3685387 · April 15, 2025

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Mayor Kevin Sartre proclaimed April 21–25, 2025 as National Community Development Week, noting the city received $2,090,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds over the past three years to support housing, neighborhood projects and services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Mayor Kevin Sartre issued a proclamation on April 15 declaring April 21–25, 2025 as National Community Development Week in Surprise to highlight the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and local projects funded through it.

The proclamation, read at the dais, stated the CDBG program provides flexible annual funding to local communities for decent, safe and affordable housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities for low‑ and moderate‑income people. Staff said the city received a total of $2,090,000 in CDBG funds over the past three years and used the money for a variety of neighborhood projects.

The proclamation names the week for recognition and encourages continued community and partner support for projects that use CDBG funds. No formal council action was required; the item was presented as a ceremonial proclamation.