CDBG housing grant closeout

Said the grant would have gone smoother with help from the Imperial County Housing Authority, which he called ineffective, and urged boots-on-the-ground community outreach instead of newspaper ads.

Praised the staff presentation as the best of the day and thanked them for explaining the grant rules honestly, drawing on his own grant experience.

Representing Campesinos Sin Fronteras, said his agency turns away households needing roof and AC repairs and urged the county to partner with trusted local organizations for outreach.