County task force backs emergency shelter in small‑cities CDBG application; board schedules follow‑up hearing

Apr 20, 2026

A citizen advisory task force recommended that Jefferson County prioritize an emergency shelter (demolition of an old gym and new shelter) in a small‑cities CDBG application worth up to $2.2 million; staff asked the board to approve a second public hearing (needed for the May 5 application deadline).

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County staff and a consultant briefed the commission on a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application due in early May and presented a citizen advisory task force recommendation to prioritize an emergency shelter.

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