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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-14 04.14.2025 Proclamation4:MMMM99_!9* PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21-25, 2025 AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK WHEREAS, The week of April 21-25, 2025 has been designated as National Community Development Week by the National Community Development Association to bring awareness to the federally administered Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, Over the program's 50-year history, CDBG supports the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- to moderate -income people; and WHEREAS, The City of Bangor over four decades has benefited from nearly $48 million to improve neighborhood services, housing, community facilities and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Over the last several years more than 500 housing units have been created or rehabilitated in Bangor for low- to moderate -income residents; and WHEREAS, Since 2020, 54 households purchased their first home, 28 public infrastructure projects were completed, 52 Downtown storefront facades were improved, and 40 businesses received assistance to create or retain jobs; and WHEREAS, The celebration of National Community Development Week provides an opportunity to recognize the participation and dedication of appointed Planning Board members who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of the City of Bangor; and WHEREAS, We recognize the valuable contributions made by the professional community planners of the City of Bangor and extend our heartfelt thanks for the continued commitment to public service by these professionals. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Cara Pelletier, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City Council do hereby proclaim April 21 to April 25, 2025, as Community Development Week in the City of Bangor, and give special thanks and recognition to all those whose hard work and devotion to the neighborhoods and their residents ensure that the quality and effectiveness of these programs continue to make a positive impact in our community. Given this the 141" day of April, 2025. Cara Pelletier, Mayor