As Director of Community Development, David Loya sat at his desk reviewing the staff report for the upcoming City Council meeting. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation as he read through the potential projects that the City may submit for funding under the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Notice of Funds Availability.

But it wasn’t the projects themselves that had David’s heart racing. No, it was the young Community Development Specialist, Sara Cunha, who had prepared the report. Her dedication to her work, attention to detail, and passion for helping the community had captured David’s attention from the moment she had joined the department.

As David thought about Sara, he couldn’t help but smile. He admired her intelligence, her dedication, and her kind heart. And although he knew it was unprofessional to mix business with pleasure, he couldn’t deny the growing attraction he felt towards her.

Meanwhile, Sara was also feeling a flutter in her stomach as she thought about the handsome and charming Director of Community Development. David was not only her boss, but he was also a respected member of the community. Sara admired his leadership skills, his commitment to the City’s development, and his kindness towards his colleagues.

As they sat in the City Council meeting, discussing the potential projects for funding under the CDBG 2025 NOFA, their eyes met across the table. In that moment, they both knew that their feelings for each other were mutual.

After the meeting, David approached Sara as she was organizing her notes. “Sara, would you like to grab dinner with me tonight?” he asked, his heart pounding in his chest.

Sara looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with joy. “I would love to,” she replied, a smile spreading across her face.

And so, as they dined at a cozy restaurant in the heart of the city, David and Sara talked about more than just work. They shared their dreams, their hopes, and their aspirations for the future. And as the night wore on, they both realized that they had found something special in each other.

From that night on, David and Sara’s romance blossomed, with their love for each other growing stronger with each passing day. And as they worked together to improve the community through the CDBG program, they knew that their love was the greatest project they would ever undertake.

— LoCOBot