Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $2,246.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation Contribute Towards Voices of the Community Programming.
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Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
The Purpose of This Agenda Item Is to Provide Funding for Voices of the Community programming.
NEED/IMPACT:
Voices of the Community brings numerous benefits to the community, fostering inclusivity, advocacy, and empowerment. When individuals speak up, they ensure diverse perspectives are recognized and drive social change. Active participation strengthens bonds between people, helping to preserve culture, traditions, and local identities while creating opportunities for engagement and collaboration.
A vocal community inspires action, builds resilience, and promotes solidarity. By raising concerns and standing together, members can address challenges and contribute to meaningful progress. When people unite to share their ideas and experiences, they shape a future that truly reflects their collective aspirations. Through this initiative the inspiration of working through collaboration, can achieve unprecedented progress.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An Amount Not To Exceed $2,246.00 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contribute towards Voices of the Community programming which will have a targeted and meaningful impact within its scope of advancing community collaboration.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocation of an amount not to exceed $2,246.00 for expenses associated with Voices of the Community programming and authorize the chief executive officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.