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Council directs CDBG funding to sidewalks, lighting in lower‑income areas and splits public‑service grants

3194169 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

Gilroy’s City Council on May 5 reviewed the draft 2025–2030 Consolidated Plan and directed CDBG non‑public‑service funds toward sidewalk and street‑lighting projects in lower‑income neighborhoods, while splitting public‑service grant awards equally among eligible applicants.

The Gilroy City Council on May 5 reviewed a draft 2025–2030 Consolidated Plan (CDBG) and the 2025–26 Annual Action Plan and provided allocation direction for Community Development Block Grant dollars.

Root Policy Research, the countywide consultant hired for the consolidated plan, summarized outreach and findings: Gilroy contributed 563 resident survey responses to a countywide effort, with strong representation among low‑ and moderate‑income households, renters, seniors and people with disabilities. Key priorities identified in outreach included…

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