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Burkholder Lane annexation process

The state re-drew its priority funding area map and the annexation plan now has an error — one word ('not') needs to come out before next week's public hearing. The fix doesn't delay the annexation.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant

Up to $26 million in HUD money to carry out the Jonathan Street transformation plan, with 15% for resident services including job training. City pays nothing new but must commit planned projects as leverage.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026