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Administration seeks $5 million to fund statewide "belonging" outreach; LAO questions measurable goals

2679680 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications asked the subcommittee for $5 million one-time to launch a "belonging" campaign to strengthen social connection and support community grants; LAO said the proposal lacks clarity on metrics and recommended caution amid budget constraints.

The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications requested $5 million one-time General Fund to launch a statewide "belonging" campaign intended to build social connections, support neighborhood engagement and fund local community grants.

What the agency proposed - Yumi Sara, Executive Director of the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, explained the initiative will combine data-driven research, outreach and education, and grants to community-based organizations to reduce…

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