Community Development Board and Mission

The Community Development Board is an advisory body to the Spokane City Council. Comprised of citizen volunteers, the Board oversees the preparation of the City’s Consolidated Community Development and Housing Plan and its annual Action Plan components. These documents detail the proposed use of federal funds for three grant programs that benefit, primarily, those of low and moderate incomes in the City of Spokane:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)

Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP)

Throughout the year, the Community Development Board meets at least once a month to guide the annual Action plan preparation and give policy guidance for Spokane’s Community Development programs.

Member Representing Term Expires

Todd Rothrock, Chair Member-at-large
5/31/10

John Downes Neighborhood
5/31/09

Bev Gates Member-at-large
5/31/09

Tobby Hatley Member-at-large
5/31/10

Latisha Hill Neighborhood
5/31/10

Pat Link Neighborhood
5/31/09

Michele Prosser Member-at-large
5/31/09

Wayne Thornhill Member-at-large
5/31/09

Mission Statement of the Community Development Board

The goal of the Community Development Board is to improve the quality of life of Spokane’s low and moderate income citizens through actions promoting affordable housing, a clean environment, access to human service programs, expanding economic opportunities and the encouragement of citizen participation within neighborhoods.

Community Development Program Priorities in the context of the Mission Statement:

Spokane citizens will have access to decent housing.

Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to maximize benefits to low/moderate income persons.