Clermont County is on a mission to shape its future, calling on its citizens to be the architects. In a modern civic engagement push, the county seeks input on tackling housing and community development challenges over the next half-decade. To do so, they're rolling out a digital red carpet in the form of an online survey that anyone can complete until June 1.
As part of the initiative, the county's Community and Economic Development Department is not just hiding behind screens; they are staging public meetings to invite in-person discourse. According to a recent publication by Clermont County, there's an invitation for community members to attend a gathering on Wednesday evening, June 4. For those who prefer the virtual space, there's a Zoom call scheduled for Monday afternoon, June 9.
The collective voice of Clermont's residents will inform the drafting of essential documents—five-year consolidated and annual action plans, which are crucial for continued funding and support from federal programs. These public forums and surveys serve as tools for expressing resident needs, directly influencing how the local government navigates the distribution of Community Development Block Grants and HOME program resources provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In essence, resident participation is more than just a survey or a two-hour meeting; it's a bid in the larger game of community planning. As the local strategists plot out the tapestry of neighborhoods and economic landscapes, the input gathered will be the threads by which a more equitable and sustainable Clermont County can be woven. Details about the survey and the scheduled meetings are available on the county's website.
