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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