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Longview council approves 2025–29 consolidated plan, cites ongoing homelessness work
Summary
The Longview City Council voted to submit the 2025–2029 Longview–Kelso consolidated plan and the city's 2025 annual action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, keeping five‑year goals unchanged and noting progress on affordable housing and services.
The Longview City Council approved Resolution 25‑69 on July 22 authorizing submission of the 2025–2029 Longview–Kelso consolidated plan and the city's 2025 annual action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City staff framed the consolidated plan as a five‑year framework that sets HUD program goals for Longview and neighboring Kelso. "So what is the consolidated plan? It's submitted once every 5 years," said Kenny Robinson, city staff, during the public hearing. Robinson summarized progress on goals that include increasing affordable housing supply, preserving existing housing, improving housing‑related services and economic outcomes, and…
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