Public Hearing scheduled regarding housing and community development needs

The Jackson Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on September 20, 2022 at
the Police Jury Office. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and
community development needs of Jackson Parish Police Jury and to discuss the submission of an
application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2023 Community Development Block
Grant (LCDBG) Program.

The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Parish for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Parish to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Parish’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted
areas of Jackson area are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice is received by the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until September 20, 2022 in writing to:

Lynn Treadway, President
Jackson Parish Police Jury
503 E. Court Street, Room 100
Jonesboro, LA 71251


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