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Bristol Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs
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1.
The City of Bristol receives Federal funds each year to support Community Development Block Grant programs. Every 5 years, the City must develop a new plan of action, taking into account community input and need to create its goals for future program support. To begin this process, please share your thoughts on issues of concern to you, as a resident of Bristol in 2023.
Please choose (3) three of the following issues that you feel are the most urgent:
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Affordable Housing
Homelessness
Workforce Development/Job Training
Unemployment/Underemployment
Inflation/Cost of Living
Crime (Safety Outside of the Home)
Personal Safety (In the Home)
Health Care
Environmental/Global Warming/Climate Change
Childcare/Educational Opportunity
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2.
Are you a Bristol resident?
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Yes
No
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3.
Which of the following programs would you support with additional city or state funding? (Check all that apply.)
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Childcare
Education
Youth Programs
Vocational Education/Training
Programs for Disabled Individuals
Job Retraining for Underemployed/Unemployed Workers
Mental Health Programs
Rehabilitation Programs for Drug/Alcohol Addictions
Supportive Housing Programs
Assistance for Elderly Residents
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4.
The City expends the majority of its CDBG funds to support its Residential Rehabilitation program, which provides grants to income eligible homeowners in owner-occupied Bristol single- and multi-family homes that need basic improvements such as roofs, windows, heating or electrical systems. These grants help low- and moderate-income families remain housed in safe and affordable homes, and keep the city’s building stock up to code. Let us know what you think, check one:
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The City should expand this program.
The City should keep this program the same.
The City should reduce the funding for this program.
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5.
Have you or a member of your family taken advantage of this program?
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Yes
No
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6.
How do you think the City should respond to issues related to affordable housing and homelessness? (Please choose the top (2) two that you feel are most important):
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Build more low-income housing
Build more workforce or affordable housing
Continue providing housing rehabilitation grants to homeowners
Encourage developers of market-rate housing
Support development for adults over 55
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Demographics (Optional)
Age:
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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Sex
Male
Female
Prefer Not to Answer
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Race
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian or Asian American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Another race
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Thank you for participating in this survey! If you would like to be contacted to participate in future conversations about these issues, please provide your email address below.