City of Hope Holds Public Hearing

The city of Hope held a public hearing Tuesday November 6th prior to the city board meeting to gather information on obtaining a ComminCom Development Block Grant. Blake Harrell of Southwest Arkansas Development District conducted the hearing. CDBG funds are meant for job creation and housing. Those were the issues identified in the hearing. Hopefully the city will apply for the funds to help with rebuilding the city rail spur. The hearing then adjourned