Board of Alders Joint Community Development/Health & Human Services Committee 5/21/2025

The Board of Alders held a joint meeting of the Community Development and Health & Human Services Committees on May 21, 2025, to discuss the approval of the City of New Haven's 2025 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding plan. The meeting focused on amendments to the mayor's proposed plan for spending federal Community Development Block Grant funds, which support various community projects and organizations. The committees made several adjustments to better address local needs and passed a substitute amendment. However, the final vote on the order was deferred to the full board meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025. The discussion centered on procurement-related budget allocations for federal grant funds aimed at housing and community development activities.