Kaplan residents can weigh in on needs before a possible 2027 grant application

Kaplan residents have a chance Wednesday to speak about housing and community-development needs before the city discusses a possible 2027 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant application. The City of Kaplan’s Oct. 7 public notice schedules the hearing for 9 a.m. Oct. 14 at Kaplan City Hall, 701 N. Cushing Ave.

The notice says the hearing will cover four state grant-program categories: public facilities, clearance, economic development and the Make A Difference program. It lists their available funding ranges and invites residents to discuss local needs, activities that could serve low- and moderate-income residents, displacement planning and the city’s past LCDBG work.

People who cannot attend may mail written views or proposals to Mayor Mike Kloesel at City Hall through Oct. 29, 15 days after the hearing. The notice encourages participation from all residents, especially low- and moderate-income residents and people living in blighted areas.

Residents who need disability or language accommodations can request them with three days’ notice, according to the public notice.