The City of Columbia?s Citizen Participation is designed to provide maximum citizen participation in an open forum with access for all interested person for all program activities, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), and loan guarantees. To download the City of Columbia Citizen Participation Plan ,click here

CONSOLIDATED PLAN ? Every five years, the City uses citizen input to prepare a plan to identify and prioritize local needs in the areas of affordable housing, neighborhood development, economic development, public services, and public works. This plan is updated each year. For more information, contact Dollie Bristow,  803.545.3373. To download the 2005-10 report in PDF format please click here.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) ? The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development is an organization of neighborhood representatives appointed by City Council. The CAC makes important recommendations for the use of CDBG, HOPWA, and CANDO funds, advises the Mayor and Council on the needs of neighborhoods, reviews amendments and makes appropriate comments on policies. CAC meetings are open to the public.

For more information about this committee, Eric Cassell at 803.545.3373.