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Residents urge Westland to prioritize infrastructure as council reviews $1.25M in HUD funds
Summary
At a public hearing on Westland's 2026-27 CDBG and HOME annual plan, Director Campbell said HUD allocations total $1,038,403 (CDBG) and $212,250 (HOME). Residents urged prioritizing infrastructure and limiting salary support; the citizen advisory committee split 2-2 on police funding.
Council opened a public hearing on the city's 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME annual plan, with Director Campbell telling the council the city has received $1,038,403 in CDBG funds and $212,250 in HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resident Christina Worm said CDBG funds should "prioritize infrastructure" such as roads, sidewalks and water systems and should only pay salaries directly tied to administering the program and compliance oversight. "Every possible dollar should be directed back into visible,…
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