Board Application

The purpose of the Community Development Advisory Committee is to allocate CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds in such a manner that maximum feasible priority is given to activities which will meet the overall community needs, primarily those needs of low and moderate income families, minorities, elderly, disabled and/or aid in the prevention of slum and blighted areas. Also, to serve in an advisory role in the planning, implementing, and assessing of the Community Development Program, and to ensure continuity of the involvement of citizens throughout all stages of the Community Development Program. The Community Development Advisory Committee is authorized to review and recommend to the Board of Directors projects to be considered for Community Development Block Grant Funding; to review and assess Community Development Program performance; to prepare and recommend a Citizen Participation Plan; to hold meetings and workshops to disseminate information to citizens and to receive views and opinions and relate these to the setting of priorities for the City. The Board was created as a response of changes to Citizen Participation as noted in 24 CFR Part 91.105 - Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Community Development Advisory Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board of Directors. The committee shall contain substantial representation of low and moderate income families, members of minority groups, the elderly, the handicapped, the business community and civic groups. All terms are three years or until the expiration of the Community Development Program. The committee meets on call and meetings are held in various locations.

Members

• Members: 7
• Term: 3 Years
• Meetings: On Call

Genia Smith
Member
Retired 
Appointed: 07/18/2023
Expiration: 06/30/2026
8427 Stoneshire Dr. 
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-414-5957
gsmith822@aol.com 

Christopher Smith
Member
Director of DEI
Appointed: 06/20/2023
Expiration: 06/30/2026
9505 Chad Colley Blvd., #4202
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2274

Carolyn Mosely
Member
Retired
Appointed: 06/20/2023
Expiration: 06/30/2026
1812 South 70th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903
504-427-4013 (cell)

Heather O'Hara
Member
Princple
Appointed: 06/20/2023
Expiration: 06/30/2026
4011 Hunter Way 
Fort Smith, AR (03)

James W. Farmer
Member
Semi-Retired
Appointed: 02/15/2022
Expiration: 06/30/2027
3025 Glen Flora Way
Fort Smith, AR
479-551-2112
jwfarmer@cox.net

Thomas Bonkofsky
Member
Appointed: 06/17/2025
Expiration: 06/30/2028
8512 Gatehouse Way
Fort Smith, AR
479-216-3896
tbonkofsky@gmail.com 

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