DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan will begin a series of neighborhood meetings Monday as part of the development of its 2026 Annual Action Plan.
The meetings are tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding supports programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
City officials are inviting neighborhood residents, interested citizens and social service agencies to attend and share ideas about community needs. The Annual Action Plan outlines the projects and resources that will address priorities identified in the city’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
The first meeting is set for Monday, Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Andrew Belle Community Center, 1270 Lake Street in DOTHAN.
Additional meetings include:
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center, 300 Garland Street, DOTHAN.
• Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wiregrass Recreation Center, 620 Sixth Avenue, DOTHAN.
• Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Michael C. Patton Event Center, Dothan Housing Authority, 101 Montana Street, DOTHAN.
These meetings will also serve as official public hearings for the city’s CDBG citizen participation process.
Residents who cannot attend may submit comments to Tera Wells, CDBG Program Administrator, Department of Planning and Development, City of Dothan, P.O. Box 2128, Dothan, AL 36302. Wells can be reached at twells@dothan.org or by phone at 334-615-4417.
