CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee

Purpose

Community Development Block Grant regulations, as found in 24 CFR 91.100-91.115, requires all Entitlement grantees to certify that they are following a Citizen Participation Plan. To comply with these requirements, the city form a Citizen Advisory Committee consisting of seven members. All members shall be appointed by the City Council. The Neighborhood Development staff will work with these neighborhoods to identify residents interested in serving on the committee. All appointees to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee shall serve four-year terms.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the CDBG Advisory Committee to: serve as advocates in order to explore, identify, rank, and guide the process of neighborhood and community revitalization. The committee works to serve as the voice of the neighborhoods in need, while striving to promote positive neighborhood values and a greater sense of neighborhood cohesiveness.

Members

Meetings

*All meetings will be held at 5:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Valdosta City Hall Annex Building,
300 North Lee Street

View the Recently Approved Meeting Minutes for the CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee

Interested in Serving

Any City resident interested in serving on the CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee should submit a completed General Membership Application and a signed Code of Ethics Form to Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, located in the City Manager and Mayor's office in City Hall, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

More Information

For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or contact Anetra Riley, Neighborhood Development Manager, at (229) 671-3617.

City of Valdosta CDBG Citizen Participation Plan