City Council members approved a resolution Feb. 15 that expresses concern about proposed changes in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The proposed federal budget submitted to Congress would consolidate CDBG with 17 other programs under the Department of Commerce, creating the new “Strengthening America’s Communities Grant Program.” The proposed consolidation would reduce substantially the funding for CDBG programs that are critical to providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in cities and counties. For 30 years the CDBG has supported cities and counties in creating jobs, increasing economic development opportunities and expanding homeownership. The resolution is sponsored by members of the City Council’s Neighborhoods and Housing Committee.