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City hears public comment on draft five-year consolidated housing plan as residents press for more shelter funding and policing reforms
Summary
City staff presented the draft FFY 2026'2031 consolidated housing and community development plan (CDBG, HOME, ESG) and outlined target areas and outcome priorities. Public commenters urged more shelter funding, additional case managers, neighborhood planning for Leonard Street, and called for police oversight after an alleged excessive-force arrest.
City staff presented the draft consolidated housing and community development plan (FFY 2026'2031), which will guide formula-funded federal resources including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grants. Miss Bohach summarized the planning process, datasets consulted, and eight priority outcome areas that include preventing and resolving homelessness, creating and preserving affordable housing, expanding homeownership opportunities, and focusing on behavioral health.
Staff explained the plan's neighborhood investment framework and target-area eligibility:…
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