Advisory Groups, Authorities, & Commissions
Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee
The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE advises the Arlington County Board about various aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
ROLE: The CDCAC, established by the Arlington County Board in 1978, is key to citizen participation in all aspects of the CDBG program. The Committee advises on:
- development of the annual CD program and the Consolidated Plan
- implementation and evaluation of the CD program
- review of proposed amendments and allocations of unprogrammed funds
MEETING SCHEDULE: First Wednesday of every month, except during proposal review in October and early November; 6:30 PM
MEMBERSHIP: Citizen representatives of County-wide organizations or constituencies with a special interest in community development and affordable housing programs, and of neighborhoods where significant CD funded activities are taking place and where there are concentrations of low and moderate income persons.
Organizations are designated by the County Board and representatives from commissions are Board-appointed. The Board also appoints at-large representatives from four interest/minority groups: tenants,children/families,Hispanic and Asian. Neighborhood Strategy Areas (NSAs) also select representatives for CDCAC.
Residents of NSAs are involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating CDBG activities in their neighborhood. Contact Katie Brown-Henry, NSA Program Manager, at 703-228-3819 for meeting details.
PUBLIC HEARING: Hearings on needs and performance of the CDBG program by CDCAC and the Housing Commission are held each Fall. The proposed Annual Plan describing CDBG activities and past performance is included in the County Board budget hearing in March.
STAFF COORDINATOR: You can reach Jennifer Daniels the Community Development Coordinator, at 703.228.3822
MEMBER TIME COMMITMENT: Regular meetings are about 2 hours once a month. Proposal review meetings are 3 hours each week for 4-5 weeks in October and November.