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Community Development Corporation

CDC Clears Major Hurdles, Opens Door For New Legal Help, Website Overhaul, And Community Events

The Princeton Community Development Corporation met April 15, 2026, and the focus stayed on projects that touch daily life, from how the board gets legal advice to how local families hear about programs and use city spaces. The meeting also affected residents watching a new child safety event, a chamber partnership, and the rollout of a cleaner CDC website.

New Attorney Search Moves Forward

The board voted to let staff look into attorney options after the CDC’s previous legal setup changed. Interim city attorney Kevin Laughlin said the CDC could keep shared counsel, hire a separate firm, or use different lawyers within the same firm. Staff said the board’s bills are separate from the city’s, so any added cost would depend on the contract, not a built-in change.

Child Safety Event Wins Free Community Center Use

Young & Vibrant founder Casey Williams asked for help hosting a child abuse awareness event. The CDC approved use of the Steve and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center on a Saturday at no charge, with staff noting weekend dates must be coordinated around other bookings. Williams said the first event is hoped for in May or early June, with the long-term goal of holding it monthly.

Chamber Update Lays Out Summer and School Support

The Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce said it is planning its usual community work, including volunteer drives, veteran events, the back-to-school bash, and the mayor’s apprenticeship program. Chamber CEO Beth Wilhite said this year’s school supply effort is aiming for $30,000 and a better backpack, not just a bag, for students. The CDC asked for a full cost breakdown before deciding on funding.

CDC Website Project Gets Green Light

Staff said the CDC’s current web presence is basically a page on the city site, not a full website. The board approved moving ahead with Golden Shovel, a firm that builds economic development sites, for a CDC website at $15,800 this year. Staff said the new site would be built to share updates, explain the CDC’s work, and make it easier for residents and businesses to find information.

Community Center Grant Plan Gets More Review

The board did not take action on the broader community center sponsorship and grant item. Staff asked members to review a new sponsorship form modeled after McKinney’s process before bringing it back. The idea is to make future requests easier to sort through, while still allowing one-off decisions like the free community center use approved earlier in the meeting.

The board also heard updates on sales tax, building permits, the shoreline annexation work, and the move to a five-year rolling budget, along with news that staff member Bree is leaving for a new job in Colorado. The CDC left April 15 with a new legal search underway, a free room approved for a child safety event, a website project moving forward, and more funding and grant details set to return next month.

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