Jenkins Stakeholders Meeting July 21, 2026

The Jenkins Stakeholders Meeting held on July 21, 2026, focused on discussing the city's revitalization and resiliency planning efforts funded through the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). The meeting reviewed past and current projects including infrastructure improvements, flood mitigation, trail development, and housing initiatives, with over $26 million in projects currently funded or underway. Attendees participated in interactive activities to prioritize flood mitigation strategies, eco-tourism investments, housing needs, and walkability improvements. The meeting also addressed potential uses for FEMA-acquired buyout properties and outlined next steps for public engagement and plan finalization by December 2026.