NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sonora will conduct a public meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm, at City Hall (94 N. Washington St) to discuss possible applications for funding under the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to gather residents’ ideas for possible activities to be included in the application.
The City of Sonora anticipates submitting an application during the next CDBG program year (April 2026). The City will ask for approximately $1,000,000 (One million) in CDBG funding.
The purpose of this hearing is to review CDBG eligible activities and collect residents’ views on housing and community development needs (which includes services, facilities, and/or infrastructure that will improve livability within the community).
The following information related to the project is available at 94 N. Washington between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm on Monday – Friday or by emailing the contact listed below:
- Amount of funds available and range of activities that may be undertaken.
- Information on the proposed project.
- Estimated amounts of funds proposed to be used for activities benefiting persons of low- and moderate-income.
- Plans for minimizing displacement of persons as a result of activities associated with CDBG funds and plans for providing assistance to persons displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities.
- Records regarding the past use of CDBG funds.
THIS MEETING IS PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT. Upon request, the agenda and the documents in the meeting agenda packet can be made available to persons with a disability. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the meeting process.
If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City of Sonora, at the address above, or you may contact Tyler Summersett by telephone or email at (209) 532-3508 ext 2 or [email protected] no later than 3:00pm on March 2, 2026 to ensure placement in the official record of the hearing.
The City of Sonora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, religion or disability. If you require specific accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact Tracy Skelly at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.
Contact:
Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director
City Hall, 94 N. Washington Street
[email protected]; 209.532.3508 ext 2