Community Development Advisory Committee
Download Application
Matt Jennings
AICP Director of Community Development
Candyce Waters
Community Development Coordinator
Email: cwaters@fortsmithar.gov
David Smith
Housing Assistance Coordinator
Phone: 784-2209
Fax: 784-2462
The purpose of the Community Development Advisory Committee is to allocate CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds in such a manner that maximum feasible priority is given to activities which will meet the overall community needs, primarily those needs of low and moderate income families, minorities, elderly, disabled and/or aid in the prevention of slum and blighted areas. Also, to serve in an advisory role in the planning, implementing, and assessing of the Community Development Program, and to ensure continuity of the involvement of citizens throughout all stages of the Community Development Program. The Community Development Advisory Committee is authorized to review and recommend to the Board of Directors projects to be considered for Community Development Block Grant Funding; to review and assess Community Development Program performance; to prepare and recommend a Citizen Participation Plan; to hold meetings and workshops to disseminate information to citizens and to receive views and opinions and relate these to the setting of priorities for the City. The Board was created as a response of changes to Citizen Participation as noted in 24 CFR Part 91.105 - CONSOLIDATED SUBMISSIONS FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Community Development Advisory Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board of Directors. The committee shall contain substantial representation of low and moderate income families, members of minority groups, the elderly, the handicapped, the business community and civic groups. All terms are three years or until the expiration of the Community Development Program. The committee meets on call and meetings are held in various locations.
Members (7) Term: 3 Years Meetings: On Call
Mary Moore
Member
Retired
Appointed: 08/18/2020
Expiration: 06/30/2023
3424 North 27 Street
Fort Smith, AR
285-1519
Randy Hall
Member
Executive Director
Appointed: 06/16/2020
Expiration: 06/30/2023
P.O. Box 4301
Fort Smith, AR
452-4104
Genia Smith
Member
Credit Manager
Appointed: 06/20/2006
Expiration: 06/30/2023
8427 Stoneshire Drive
Fort Smith, AR
646-4300
George W. Willis
Member
Banker
Appointed: 06/17/1999
Expiration: 06/30/2023
5112 Lovett Lane
Fort Smith, AR
783-8963
Cinda Rusin
Member
Self-Employed
Appointed: 06/20/2006
Expiration: 06/30/2021
P.O. Box 10063
Fort Smith, AR
424-2440
Claudia Bratcher
Member
Retired
Appointed: 07/16/2019
Expiration: 06/30/2021
8509 Meadow Oaks Lane
Fort Smith, AR
479-461-4457
Olan James
Member
UFAS
Appointed: 09/19/2017
Expiration: 06/30/2022
606 North 46 Street
Fort Smith, AR
479-629-4975