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HCD update: $25,000 grant application and workforce outreach highlighted
Summary
A city staff representative provided an update on housing and community development work, noting a pending $25,000 grant application due Wednesday, outreach to attract businesses, and local workforce shortages affecting employers.
A city staff member providing HCD updates told the commission the role has been busy, that QuickBooks issues were resolved with assistance from a colleague and that the office is pursuing business recruitment and workforce initiatives.
The staff member said she will prepare procedures for whoever takes over those duties and reported that the city has a pending $25,000 grant application that must be submitted by Wednesday. She described efforts to contact agencies and organize outreach—"Some of those businesses have been working for over a year trying to get help," she said— and said worker shortage and talent recruitment are ongoing challenges for local employers.
Commissioners welcomed Myra, who was noted in the discussion as stepping into a role, and praised assistance from local staff who have supported recovery and operations. The HCD speaker said she attended a regional conference that produced useful contacts for business recruitment and suggested organizing a session to help businesses navigate hiring and visas for foreign workers.
No formal action was taken on the grant or workforce proposals at the meeting; the speaker indicated follow-up will continue and agreed to circulate additional information by email.
