PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARINGS   The City of Jackson (“City”) hereby provides public notice of its intent to receive public comments and conduct public hearings regarding the proposed Solid Ground Housing Initiative, a program designed to address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and to support the transition to stable and sustainable housing opportunities within the City of Jackson.   The purpose of these public hearings is to provide citizens, stakeholders, community organizations, and interested parties an opportunity to review the proposed initiative and provide feedback, recommendations, and comments regarding the program and its proposed implementation.   Detailed information regarding the proposed initiative may be obtained from the City of Jackson Department of Planning and Development, Office of Housing and Community Development, located at the Warren Hood Building, Suite 229, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. For additional information, please contact Angela Brown at (601) 960-1172 or via email at afbrown@jackson.ms.gov.   The City will accept public comments regarding this proposed initiative beginning May 26, 2026, through June 23, 2026, in accordance with the required public participation and comment period established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).   Public hearings will be held at the following dates, times, and locations: • May 26, 2026 – 6:00 p.m Grove Park Community Center 4126 Parkway Ave.   • June 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Bolden Moore Library/Westside 1444 Wiggins Rd.   • June 9, 2026 – 6:00 p.m Champion Gymnasium 1355 Hattiesburg St.   • June 23, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Warren Hood Building 200 South President Street (Final Public Hearing)   Written comments will be accepted through June 23, 2026, until 4:00 p.m.   No displacement is anticipated as a result of the activities described herein. Should displacement occur, the City of Jackson will comply with the provisions outlined in 24 CFR 570.606 (Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan). The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public contracting and professional services. It is the policy of the City to promote full and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. The City of Jackson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or familial status in the administration of its programs and activities.   Interpreter services and reasonable accommodations are available upon request for persons with limited English proficiency or disabilities.   Requests for accommodations should be directed to: Celestial Gordon-Griffin Department of Planning and Development Office of Housing and Development (601) 960-2083 cgordon@jacksonms.org 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/17, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/24, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29, 5/31 #12326177