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Commonwealth Regional Council details grant, planning and resiliency services; supervisors ask about county benefit
Summary
Kristen Jackson said CRC offers grant writing, planning, GIS and resiliency services, reported $3.4 million in grants brought to the region in FY25, and highlighted Amelia’s participation in a regional housing study; supervisors pressed CRC for evidence Amelia is getting comparable value to neighboring counties.
Kristen Jackson described the Commonwealth Regional Council’s suite of services—grant writing and administration, comprehensive and transportation planning (including VDOT Title VI services), GIS mapping and redistricting, hazard mitigation and resiliency planning, and an on-call consultant list. CRC reported bringing $3.4 million in grants to the region in FY25 and an additional $351,000 in regional projects, and Jackson noted an earned 3-year EDA certification.
Supervisor Joseph Easter reiterated concerns similar to those he raised about other regional partners: whether Amelia County receives equitable value for its participation and funding. Jackson acknowledged the question and outlined CRC’s multi-county projects (regional housing study, BOOMS and resiliency planning) tied to funding applications. No immediate funding decision was taken; supervisors requested continued reports comparing county-level benefits across CRC initiatives.
