Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents press council for transparency as public hearings open on CDBG CAPER and reprogramming
Summary
Public commenters at the Killeen City Council special meeting questioned CDBG spending, alleged program failures and urged that public comments be read into the record; one commenter referenced past federal prosecution connected to mismanagement and called for greater transparency.
KILLEEN, Texas — At a special City Council meeting, several residents used two public hearings to press the city for clearer accounting and transparency for Community Development Block Grant spending.
Melissa Brown, a public commenter, criticized a proposed substantial amendment to reprogram CDBG funds and the city's CAPER reporting. Brown said the irrigation project for the Community Center Park was not on the capital improvement plan and questioned reported program outcomes, including claims that a reunification center…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
