Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Meetings

  • 6 pm
  • 1st Wednesday of every month on an as-needed basis
  • Lynwood City Council Chambers

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission is a five-member board comprised of Lynwood residents and appointed by the Lynwood City Council.

  • Audrey Casas
    Re-Appointment Date: 1/18/2022
    Term Expires: 12/31/2022
    Appointed by: Mayor Casanova
  • Larry Esparza
    Re-Appointment Date: 1/18/2022
    Term Expires: 12/31/2022
    Appointed by: Council Member Santana
  • Sylvia Ramirez
    Re-Appointment Date: 1/18/2022
    Term Expires: 12/31/2022
    Appointed by: Council Member Flores
  • Yolanda Rodriguez-Gonzalez
    Re-Appointment Date: 12/15/2021
    Term Expires: 12/31/2022
    Appointed by: Mayor Pro Tem Solache
  • Christopher Acosta
    Appointment Date: 04/05/2022
    Term Expires: 12/31/2022  
    Appointed by: Council Member Soto
  • Director: Gabriel Linares
  • Staff: Suzanne Trejo

Duties

The CDBG Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Lynwood City Council on matters pertaining to the City's Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Grant Programs and use of funds. The CDBG and HOME grants provide funds to a variety of programs and activities principally for low-income residents. The CDBG Commission assures that the housing and community development needs of Lynwood's low-income residents are addressed with the use of these funds

Term

The CDGB Board is appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.

Stipend

$50 per meeting attended.