Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36 meets
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 @ 6:30PM
 

City Extends Redistricting Public Comment Period through July 29

The City has extended the public comment period to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan.

Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting to view the proposed redistricting maps and data tables.

Extended Public Comment Period:

Submit all comments and proposed redistricting plans by Friday, July 29 at 4:45 p.m.

All plans submitted to the City for consideration must:

  • Be in writing;
  • Be based on the 2020 federal Census;
  • Redistrict the entire City so that Council may assess its impact on protected minority groups
  • Conform to redistricting criteria in Sec. 3 of the City’s Redistricting Resolution.

People may propose that certain voting precincts, neighborhoods, or locations be included in a specific district.

Email redistricting comments and proposed plans to Rupesh Koshy at [email protected].

The Planning & Development Department has a computer with redistricting software installed at our offices at 611 Walker Street, 6th floor. Staff will also lend technical assistance to anyone interested in creating a redistricting plan. Contact Rupesh Koshy at [email protected] or 832-393-6552 to make an appointment.

Join a Virtual Community Meeting to provide input on the City of Houston Housing and Community Development department’s Draft Action Plan for the 2021 Winter Storm Uri on 

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 @3p

In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri impacted Houstonians by causing damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. As a result, the City of Houston will receive over $30 million in long-term disaster recovery grants to address the freeze’s impacts and enhance the resilience of Houstonians during future disaster events.  

Ways to Participate Live

  • Microsoft Teams: bit.ly/frz-ph
  • Call In – US (Toll): 1-936-755-1521
  • English Participant Code: 442 784 740#
  • Spanish Participant Code: 968 283 886#
  • Facebook Live @HoustonHCDD

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  • Give input about the Draft Action Plan, activities, and budget
  • Learn about the grant process
  • Inform long-term disaster recovery programs
  • Talk about disaster impact and resilience in your community

Can’t make the live virtual meetings?

Take this resident survey

Learn how to get involved at: www.houstontx.gov/housing/dr.html or submit your comments about the Draft Plan to [email protected].

For additional information or to request special arrangements for the live virtual meetings (interpreter or other), contact Ashley Lawson at 832-394-5438 or [email protected].
 
 

Public Comment Period Open for CDBG Regional Mitigation Funds Method of Distribution

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking input on a conditionally approved preliminary Method of Distribution (MOD) for $488,762,000 in U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation funds to provide funds to counties and local jurisdictions for risk mitigation projects related to flooding, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.

The conditionally approved preliminary MOD is available online at www.h-gac.com/go/cdbg.

The public comment period is open until 5 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022. Anyone wishing to make public comment may leave a voicemail message or may submit written comments by e-mail, postal mail, or hand-delivery. Details about the public comment period are available at www.h-gac.com/go/cdbg.

H-GAC staff will also take oral and written public comments during a public hearing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022. The hearing will be at H-GAC, second floor conference rooms, and on Zoom. Registration is requested to attend in person and required to attend online. As it is a public hearing, H-GAC staff is not permitted to respond to any questions or comments during this meeting.

For more information, visit www.h-gac.com/go/cdbg; an informational meeting was held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022. During the informational meeting, H-GAC staff will provide an overview of the conditionally approved preliminary MOD, including information about data used in its development, and will answer questions.