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Residents' input at retreat puts housing, neighborhood stability first; transportation, jobs and safety closely linked
Summary
City‑run community conversations and a city resident survey found housing and neighborhood stability top resident budget priorities; residents tied housing to transportation and jobs and emphasized prevention, reliable services and follow‑up communication after engagement.
Residents who took part in the city’s community conversations and a city‑fielded resident survey ranked housing and neighborhood stability as the leading priorities for the FY27 budget, staff told the council on Feb. 13.
The city held 13 community conversations in November and collected 499 completed questionnaires using a token‑allocation exercise and structured small‑group discussions. Community Partnerships and Engagement staff reported that housing and neighborhood stability received the largest share of tokens, and residents’ qualitative comments repeatedly linked…
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