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Commission finalizes mission statement, pauses public 'who we are' survey and directs staff to map city events
Summary
After a detailed discussion about wording and scope, the Community Activities Commission agreed on succinct mission language, set aside a public 'about us' survey as premature, and asked staff to produce an events matrix and budget breakdowns for citywide events.
Commissioners finalized a concise mission statement and redirected staff work toward cataloging city events and preparing event-level budgets, while deferring a public survey about the commission’s identity.
During a substantive discussion about the commission’s mission, members signaled a preference for “community” over “neighbors,” emphasized inclusivity and belonging, and settled on language the group agreed could be used publicly: “Inspire connections and strengthen community bonds by creating safe, inclusive events that foster belonging through shared celebrations and gatherings.” Staff read…
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