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Council authorizes application for ICMA economic mobility special assistant grant to link housing, workforce and data
Summary
Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to apply for an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) grant that would fund a special assistant for economic mobility for 30 months (up to $250,000 for salary plus up to $100,000 for wraparound supports); the position must report to the city manager and the city would pay benefits if
Staunton City Council on May 22 authorized staff to apply for an ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity special assistant grant that would fund a locally based position to coordinate workforce, housing and equity‑focused economic strategies.
The grant opportunity matters because it would pay the full salary of a city‑hired special assistant for up to 30 months (ICMA funding up to $250,000) and supply up to $100,000 for relocation, coaching and technical assistance, while requiring the locality to cover benefits and health insurance. The…
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