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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting The County began its 2021 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2020. The County held its annual public hearings virtually to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and • community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments. The draft 2021 Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from December 29, 2020 through January 27, 2021. The OHCD also informed County agencies and each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district. The following schedule and task was utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan and its process. DATE and TASK: August 2020 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2021 Annual Action Plan (AP) process and solicited comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current priorities within the Con Plan. September 2020 - Public Notices published announcing virtual public hearings Public Hearings which were held in conjunction with the State of Hawaii, Hawaii Housing Finance Development Corp. (HHFDC), to inform the public about the 2021 CDBG, HOME, and HTF application process. December 2020 - Prepared draft AP. Published public notice announcing the AP availability for public review and comment. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No. 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2.021)