College Station Invites Residents to Shape Five-Year Plan

News Summary

College Station is inviting residents to contribute to the development of its next five-year plan focused on federal funding aimed at improving services for low and moderate-income citizens. With $1.5 million available annually, the city encourages community input through an online survey available until March 21 and a public hearing on March 18. The collected feedback will guide future spending in essential areas like housing and social services, with recommendations expected to be presented at a July public hearing.

College Station Invites Residents to Help Shape New Five-Year Plan

Exciting news for the folks in College Station! The city is asking its residents to step up and play an important role in crafting the next five-year plan for spending federal funds. These funds are focused on improving the lives of low and moderate-income residents through various programs and services, and your input can make a big difference!

Historically, College Station has received around $1.5 million each year from federal sources dedicated specifically to enhancing the community. Eligible spending categories for these funds include vital areas such as housing, social services, and public facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to influence how these funds can best be used to benefit everyone in the city!

Have Your Say!

From now until **March 21st**, residents can fill out an online survey to provide their feedback and thoughts on what they believe are the most pressing needs in the community. The survey is available in both English and Spanish to ensure everyone can share their ideas. If you prefer to speak out in person, there will be a public hearing on **March 18th at 6 p.m.** This event will take place at the College Station City Hall, specifically in the Bush 4141 room.

City staff will carefully consider all the input provided from both the survey and the hearing while drafting recommendations for the new plan. These recommendations will be presented at another public hearing in July, where the City Council will make the final decisions based on feedback from the community.

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• KBTX: College Station Hosts Public Meeting Introducing Northgate Small Area Plan
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