Committee backs local certification for community development corporations with reporting requirement

Jun 24, 2026

The HUDZ committee unanimously recommended Board Bill 41 with amendments after testimony from CDC leaders and SLDC. The ordinance would define and certify CDCs, set minimum governance and capacity standards, require SLDC-run certification and a public registry, and obligate annual implementation reporting.

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Vice Chair Sonia Sonnier introduced Board Bill 41 on Tuesday, saying the ordinance would create a city definition and certification process for community development corporations (CDCs), set basic governance and capacity requirements and allow the city to prioritize or reserve funding streams for certified CDCs.

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