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Madison County holds 2026 CDBG public hearing; allocation likely $170K–$180K
Summary
Whitaker presented the county's 2026 Small Cities CDBG options and said the county will likely apply for roughly $170,000 (possibly up to $180,000) as new ACS data reclassifies London and West Jefferson as low- to moderate-income areas; staff emphasized competitive grants, citizen engagement and infrastructure and housing priorities.
Madison County opened a public hearing on Jan. 27 to review its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) priorities for 2026 and to explain how the county will engage communities in project selection.
Whitaker, who led the presentation, said the county expects to apply in June for approximately $170,000 in formula funding; that allocation could increase toward $180,000 because the American Community Survey recently reclassified London and West Jefferson as low- and moderate-income areas, potentially expanding eligibility…
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