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Commission holds public forum to shape Innovation Partnership Fund; community groups urge co‑design and transparency
Summary
Commissioners spent a workshop session laying out options for a $100 million Innovation Partnership Fund and heard practitioners and community groups urge a narrow definition of innovation, explicit co‑design with small community providers and technical assistance to ensure equitable access.
The commission devoted a multi‑hour facilitated session to the Innovation Partnership Fund, inviting outside advisors from the governor’s office and Los Angeles County to present partnership models and then conducting a commissioner‑led dialogue on goals, governance and grant structure.
External panelists described public‑private partnership models that blend state investment with philanthropic or private funds and emphasized clear roles, early wins, community co‑design, and sustained capacity building. Marisela Rodriguez (governor’s office) and Kate Anderson (Los Angeles County Center for Strategic Partnerships) gave examples of pooled funds,…
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