Community engagement and city image
Summary
The create community group focused on youth engagement, neighborhood investment, quality of life, and better communication of the city's story. Alderman Burkholder drew on her code enforcement background, stressing outreach so residents know what ordinances and programs exist.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
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Last discussed Feb 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Running formal engagement efforts would cost staff time and some money, but no figures were given.
Residents who want to feel more connected to the city and know what services are available to them.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
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City Council Work Session - Feb 28, 2026
The create community group focused on youth engagement, neighborhood investment, quality of life, and better communication of the city's story. Alderman Burkholder drew on her code enforcement background, stressing outreach so residents know what ordinances and programs exist.
City Council Work Session - Feb 27, 2026
The facilitator warned that social media badly distorts what residents actually think, and recommended a cross-section steering committee to run structured engagement events where residents wrestle with the same strategic questions the council faces.
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