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<h2 style="font-size: 180%;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">January 3, 2019</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 35px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Randy Cole
<br />Housing Programs Manager
<br />Community Development
<br />573.874.6321
<br />Randall.Cole@cCoMo.gov
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<br />Bill Cantin
<br />Neighborhood Communications Coordinator
<br />Community Development
<br />573.874.7248
<br />Bill.Cantin@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:145%;"><h3 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 170%;">Neighborhood Congress to be held January 9 to discuss fiscal year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display: inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The public is invited to attend a Neighborhood Congress to discuss the fiscal year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Congress will be held Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC),1701 W. Ash St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the Congress will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Please register for the event through the following link: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/d5RxpBj7REIeccHV2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://goo.gl/forms/d5RxpBj7REIeccHV</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Columbia's 5-year Consolidated Plan is the City's strategic planning document for developing policy to direct federal and local resources for affordable housing and community development in Columbia. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding directly supports the City's strategic priority of social equity to strengthen our community so all individuals can thrive. This public engagement event will include feedback sessions on affordable housing, economic development, neighborhood infrastructure and revitalization and non-profit community partners.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Housing Programs Division will be hosting a series of public engagement events to help guide City goals and strategies. Public engagement is critical for developing an effective plan that reflects the values of the community. Please come out and be a part of shaping Columbia's future and guiding how public resources are expended. Contact Randy Cole at </span><a href="mailto:Randall.Cole@como.gov"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Randall.Cole@CoMo.gov</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information.</span></p></div>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=1701 W. Ash St." target="_blank">1701 W. Ash St.</a></div>
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