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Coalition urges city to back HUD lead‑hazard capacity grant after testing finds elevated levels in children
Summary
Janice Lee and partners presented a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant proposal, citing local testing that found about six of 20 children with high lead levels; staff said the NOFO allows CDBG to meet the 10% match and proposed a follow‑up meeting with finance to assess city support.
Janice Lee, representing the Hampton Homes Coalition and West End Foundation, urged the Anniston City Council to consider partnering on a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant after recent community testing found several children with elevated blood lead levels.
Lee said the coalition’s presentation links the proposed project to the city’s 2023–2027 consolidated plan and the 2024 annual action plan and emphasized community outreach and capacity building. “Calhoun County [is] among Alabama’s top counties for elevated blood level lead levels in children,” Lee said, citing HUD data provided in the coalition…
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