The Community Development Advisory Committee is responsible for making recommendations to East Lansing City Council on annual funding priorities for Community Development Block Grant dollars allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This committee is made up of representatives from the following commissions: Housing Commission (1), Human Rights Commission (2), Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (1), Seniors Commission (1), Transportation Commission (1) and the University Student Commission (1).
Members primarily meet December through March and work with City staff to review applications, conduct public hearings and make recommendations to East Lansing City Council regarding the Community Development Block Grant program.
City staff will seek new representatives from commissions for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Advisory Committee in fall 2022. If you have any questions about this committee, please email Matt Apostle at mapostle@cityofeastlansing.com.
Meetings
Meetings take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.