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Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of residents that provides recommendations on the CDBG Program and other federal funding allocations.   Interested residents, particularly those living in low-moderate income neighborhoods or representing low-mod income households are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor's Office.   All CAC meetings are open to the public.  Current members are:

Kim Sugre

Margaret Brown

Michael Falcetti

Efrain Ramirez

Victor Machado

Willie Spradley

Kocayne Givner - City Council Representative

Holyoke Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Opioid Advisory Committee

Posted on September 12, 2025

HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke seeks Holyoke residents (18+ years old) to serve on a volunteer Citizens Opioid Advisory Committee (COAC) overseen by the Office for Community Development to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the Mayor. Up to nine members will be selected. Committee members should live, stay, or otherwise have...

Holyoke Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

Posted on September 10, 2025

Holyoke is currently in the process of updating our Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). An OSRP is a tool that outlines community strategies for managing and improving natural conservation areas, recreational facilities, and open spaces. Municipalities are required to have an active OSRP to be eligible for certain grant funds. We encourage you to...

Holyoke Sets Hearings on Best Use of Opioid Funds

Posted on September 3, 2025

HOLYOKE — The city’s Office for Community Development is holding two community forums on Monday, September 8, to get the public’s thoughts on how to use money from opioid lawsuit settlements. This is the community’s opportunity to share what residents think Holyoke needs most when it comes to opioid use. The city is seeking community feedback...
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