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Commission hears repeated transportation barriers; members back satellite outreach and a June senior day
Summary
Commissioners and a public member flagged persistent transportation and communication barriers for seniors—especially in Spanish Lake—endorsed satellite outreach and a June 20 senior-day at Spanish Lake Park, and asked CORE to provide concise written updates on service metrics.
Commissioners and public participants told the St. Louis County Older Adults Commission that transportation and communication gaps continue to limit seniors’ access to services and recommended expanding outreach beyond centralized offices.
Sharon Mitchell (who asked to be called 'Miss Cookie') described problems reaching services: many seniors are not tech-savvy or lack phone service; transportation options do not always serve key…
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