05/04/2026
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT REQUEST
Jefferson City Community Center Executive Board
The Jefferson City Community Center Executive Board respectfully requests community support for the implementation of the originally approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) infrastructure improvement project located at 608 E. Dunklin Street in Jefferson City’s Historic Foot District.
This federally funded project was approved through the appropriate municipal process and signed by the Mayor on December 29, 2025. The project represents approximately $155,000 in federal investment and does not require additional local taxpayer funding. The grant was specifically awarded to address infrastructure needs within a designated blighted urban area and focuses on improving safety, accessibility, and traffic flow at the intersection of Dunklin Street and Lafayette Street.
The originally approved project includes:
• Safer pedestrian crossing improvements
• A handicap-accessible parking space
• Six additional parking spaces
• Intersection widening to improve visibility and traffic safety in a high-use pedestrian and vehicle corridor
These improvements were developed through three years of collaboration among city staff, community stakeholders, and local businesses.
Recent discussions to modify the project would significantly reduce its scope and remove key accessibility and safety improvements originally included in the approved plan. The Executive Board respectfully encourages continued support for implementing the project as approved and funded.
We invite residents, stakeholders, and community partners to share their support by contacting Mayor Fitzwater and Jefferson City Council Members using the template below and by attending the upcoming Public Works & Planning Committee meeting:
City Hall
320 E. McCarty Street
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:30 AM
EMAIL TEMPLATE (Copy & Send)
Subject: Support the Approved CDBG Infrastructure Project for the Historic Foot District
Dear Mayor Fitzwater and Members of the Jefferson City Council,
I am writing as a community member in support of the originally approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) infrastructure improvement project at 608 E. Dunklin Street in the Historic Foot District.
This federally funded project was developed through collaboration among city staff, businesses, and community stakeholders and was approved through the appropriate municipal processes. Importantly, it does not create additional financial burden on local taxpayers.
The originally approved plan includes important safety and accessibility improvements such as safer pedestrian crossings, handicap-accessible parking, additional parking capacity, and intersection improvements in a high-traffic area.
I respectfully encourage the City Council to support moving forward with the CDBG project as originally approved for infrastructure improvements in the Historic Foot District.
I also support continued discussion of this project at the Public Works & Planning Committee meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM at City Hall (320 E. McCarty Street).
Thank you for your service to Jefferson City and for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mayor Ron Fitzwater — [email protected]
Ward 1: Randy Hoselton — [email protected]
Ward 1: Jeff Ahlers - [email protected]
Ward 2: Cody Holt — [email protected]
Ward 2: Mike Lester - [email protected]
Ward 3: Derek Thomas — [email protected]
Ward 3: Treaka Young - [email protected]
Ward 4: Julie Allen — [email protected]
Ward 4: Chris Leuckel - [email protected]
Ward 5: Shane Kampeter — [email protected]
Ward 5: Mackenzie Job - [email protected]
Together, with community partnership and engagement, we can help ensure these important safety and accessibility improvements move forward for the benefit of Jefferson City residents.
