Milwaukee Alderman Russell W. Stamper II is encouraging residents to share their input on how the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be allocated. According to the City of Milwaukee release, two public hearings are scheduled this week to collect community feedback on proposed funding plans. The first session takes place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library today at 6 p.m., followed by another at the Mitchell Street Library tomorrow at 6 p.m. Additional details, including agendas, are available on the city’s website.
The hearings, organized by the Community and Economic Development Committee, will focus on the 2026 Community Development Funding Allocation Plan (FAP). The plan will determine how funds are distributed through several federal programs, including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), covering the four-county Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Alderman Stamper emphasized the importance of community participation to ensure development funds are used effectively for projects and services that directly benefit Milwaukee residents. Those unable to attend can still submit written comments to the committee for consideration.
