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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/efforts made to broaden citizen participation.
Summary citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting.
The City's current Citizen Participation Plan places great emphasis on providing information to and encouraging participation by all citizens,
especially low- and moderate-income residents, in the planning process and delivery of community development services. Annually, open
forums are held and technical assistance is provided to organizations and individuals interested in applying for funding, ensuring timely access to
information and opportunities for participation.
A copy of the draft Annual Action Plan is made available for public review at the following locations: Newport News Public Library branches,
Parks and Recreation Centers, public housing sites, the Department of Development at City Hall, and NNRHA administrative offices located at
227 27th Street. Additionally, the draft Annual Action Plan is available electronically through the City and NNRHA websites.
The specific schedule for citizen participation and public awareness activities related to the development of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan is
as follows:
• Annual Public Meeting (Virtual) – February 10, 2026
• CDBG Proposals Due – February 20, 2026
• Review Committee Meeting / Applicant Presentations – March 5, 2026
• Draft Annual Action Plan 30-Day Public Review and Comment Period – June 25, 2026 through July 26, 2026
• Virtual Public Hearing & Presentation of Draft Annual Action Plan – July 8, 2026
• City Council Meeting – Plan Approval Consideration – August 11, 2026
A summary of citizen comments received, responses provided, and any resulting changes to the Annual Action Plan will be included in the final
document following the close of the public comment period and public hearing process.
Annual Action Plan 12
2026
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