Colleagues,

Each year the State of Washington receives certain federal housing and homelessness funds from Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Washington State Department of Commerce is now developing the State's Five Year Strategic Plan for the use of these funds. You can participate in the process - just click on the appropriate link(s). The cities of Tacoma and Lakewood and the County of Pierce receive separate allocations and do separate strategic plans for similar HUD funds.

You can also add yourself to this distribution list from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Thank you for your work,

Maureen

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From: Washington State Department of Commerce <WAStateCommerce@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 26, 2019 at 9:02 AM
Subject: State Seeking Input for the Five-Year HUD Strategic Plan
To: <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>

Commerce is seeking your input to develop Washington state’s five-year consolidated plan.

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Nov. 26, 2019

State Seeking Input for the Five-Year U.S. Housing and Urban Development Strategic Plan

Commerce is seeking your input to develop Washington state’s five-year consolidated plan.

The consolidated plan determines priorities, establishes strategic goals and allocates resources for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds administered by the state Departments of Commerce and Health: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

Commerce will hold a public hearing on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at 1011 Plum St SE, Olympia, to receive input on:

Community development and housing needs.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report.

Opportunities to attend include:

1) Public hearing

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 3 - 5 p.m.

Where: Department of Commerce (directions)

1011 Plum St SE, Olympia 98504

Building 5 - 1st Floor Conference Room

2) Via web interface. Please first register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4397846802982456843. You will receive an email with access to join the hearing.

If you are unable to attend, your written or emailed comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., Dec. 10 and will be accepted into the public hearing record.

Meetings sponsored by Commerce are accessible to persons with disabilities. To submit comments, request documents in hard copy or an alternative format, or arrange accommodations with at least one week notice, contact Jennifer Lane at jennifer.lane@commerce.wa.gov, (360) 725-2972, or by mail to Department of Commerce, Attn: Jennifer Lane, PO Box 42525, Olympia WA 98504-2525.

The draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan will be available for a 30-day public comment period and second public hearing in 2020.

For additional information on the HUD-funded programs in Commerce, contact:

CDBG - Kaaren Roe, (360) 725-3018, kaaren.roe@commerce.wa.gov

ESG - Kathy Kinard, (360) 725-2939, kathy.kinard@commerce.wa.gov

HOME and NHTF -Shawn Slape, (360) 725-5005, shawn.slape@commerce.wa.gov

HOPWA -Deborah Green, (360) 236-3441, deborah.green@doh.wa.gov

Stay connected with Commerce

Learn more about what you can do to promote participation in the 2020 Census where you live.

About Commerce
Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department’s diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com.

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