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Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of residents that provides recommendations on the CDBG Program and other federal funding allocations.   Interested residents, particularly those living in low-moderate income neighborhoods or representing low-mod income households are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor's Office.   All CAC meetings are open to the public.  Current members are:

Kim Sugre

Margaret Brown

Michael Falcetti

Efrain Ramirez

Victor Machado

Willie Spradley

Kocayne Givner - City Council Representative

FY26 Budget Planning Process begins

Posted on January 27, 2025

The new budget preparation season is here! A memo to all departments with instructions for the FY26 budget planning process was distributed today. To review memo click here. While departments work on their first draft budget requests, just like in previous years, the Mayor will be connecting with City Councilors one-on-one to go over their objectives...

Affirming the rights of immigrants: A joint statement from Mayor Garcia and Superintendent Soto

Posted on January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025 Dear Holyoke community members and staff, As your mayor and as your superintendent of schools, we are affirming our commitment to ensure and protect the rights of all Holyoke residents and employees, and especially our newcomer and immigrant families whose safety and well-being are now imperiled by recent announcements at the federal...

City of Holyoke Establishes Emergency Shelter for Unhoused Amid Winter Weather

Posted on January 17, 2025

HOLYOKE — In response to the impending winter snowstorm and low temperatures, the City of Holyoke announces the opening of an emergency shelter dedicated to providing refuge for the unhoused population. The location is 51 Hamilton Street. Access is through Kate's Kitchen door in the back parking lot. The shelter will open at 5 p.m....
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