Demographics Recommendations | 2023 Update
1.5. A Establish anti-poverty programs in targeted neighborhoods that focus on job training, community clean-up, as well as public and private investment.
City Facilitator: City Manager’ s Office and Office of Strategic Initiatives Timeframe: Long term( 3-5 years)- Complete(& Ongoing) Actions:
• The Chief Equity Officer continues to work with Grants Management to review the City’ s CDBG and Minority and MWBE programs to identify and implement program enhancements addressing issues of poverty and homelessness. The City of Arlington and the United Way have established an Arlington Financial Stability Committee, focused on financial education, affordable housing, homeownership and access to business capital. The group is utilizing an existing MoneyWise grant to amplify efforts.
• The Chief Equity Officer continues to build partnerships with local trade unions to expand career opportunities for underserved populations.
• The City has initiated equitable community redevelopment strategies that build upon public-private partnerships in socioeconomically vulnerable area( s) of the city.
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