Mecklenburg County is opening the floor for public input on its forthcoming strategies to tackle housing and community development challenges over the next five years. As reported by Mecklenburg County News, residents are encouraged to review and provide feedback on the 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan, along with the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program—an initiative backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at bolstering housing quality, the living environment, and economic prospects, particularly for individuals of low and moderate income.
The call for public opinion is not just a civic formality, rather, it's a requisite step set forth by HUD to tailor the program's trajectory in a way that aligns with community needs; the deadline for feedback is set for July 21. There’s an opportunity for locals to voice their thoughts in person at a public hearing scheduled for July 17 at 3:30 p.m., located at Centralina Regional Council, 10735 David Taylor Drive in Charlotte, Carolinian Suite 250, as mentioned in the county's announcement, feedback and participation are not limited spatially, for those unable to attend physically there is the alternative to join virtually via Zoom using Meeting ID: 814 5641 6448 with the passcode: 070971.
Specific accommodations for attendance, such as special modifications, language interpretation, or information in alternative formats due to disabilities, are accessible upon request. The county has enlisted Timmothy Tibbs, who can be contacted at 980-314-2915 or via his email address, [email protected] to handle these needs. A minimum of 72 hours prior notice is required to arrange the necessary support for the public hearing. This detail, outlined in the official communication, underscores the county's commitment to inclusivity in gathering a wide range of resident perspectives.
PDF documents of the proposed plans are available through the county's website, and direct comments or requests for materials to be sent pertaining to the meeting can be directed to Lovetta Walton at [email protected], or 704-348-2702, demonstrating an openness by the county to engage with their constituency in multiple formats optimized for convenience and accessibility. More information on the public hearing, ways to provide feedback, and the availability of meeting materials can be found on the county’s website.
