HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2016-03-21 Item 2 - Presentation - Community Connector Program UpdateCOMMUNITY CONNECTORS
CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
MARCH 21, 2016
A Brief Background
• The value of partnership
—City of Tukwila — Global to Local — Forterra
— Started in 2013
• Developed program (identified Connectors, City Govt.
"101 ", Comp. Plan overview, door -to -door surveys)
2014 Highlights
Comprehensive Plan
— Hosted Community Meetings
— Shared ideas on housing, food access, relationship
building
— Convened post - project Connectors meeting
2015 — Safety in Tukwila
• Connector led discussions
• Solicited input from communities, areas of
concern
• Meetings with Fire and Police personnel
Safety in Tukwila
• Professional Development
• Utilized Connector recommendations
• Met with City staff
• Planned future Connector outreach
Key Safety Areas
• Personal property
• Marijuana laws in public areas
• Parental responsibility
• Interaction with authority (911 calls)
Other Work in 2015
• Connector Involvement with the city
• Attended City Council and other meetings
• Spoke at City Council meetings —
Comprehensive Plan
• Letters of support for Comprehensive Plan
policies
Building Relationships and Understanding
for the Future
Program Visibility
— Increase access for City departments
— Utilize Connectors for specific projects
Potential Projects
— Community Outreach
— Enhanced Code Enforcement /Complaint Process
— New and improved City website
What's Next?
• Expand program to include liaisons from other
communities
• Greater visibility /participation at City events
• Continue /expand leadership development