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Ward 5 candidates emphasize multiple outreach channels, regular precinct meetings
Summary
At a Ward 5 candidate forum, the three attending candidates said they would use rotating precinct meetings, multilingual outreach and a mix of digital and non-digital tools to connect with residents and improve accountability.
At an LCTV Ward 5 candidate forum, three candidates said improving communication and accessibility for residents would be a top focus if elected. The candidates proposed regular precinct meetings, multilingual communication and a mix of digital and non-digital outreach to reach Ward 5's diverse population.
Why it matters: Ward 5 candidates said poor advance notice about city actions and uneven access to information leave many residents unaware of projects that affect them. Candidates linked better communication to stronger community participation and accountability.
All three attendees described rotating, neighborhood-level meetings as a priority. Josh Polonsky,…
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