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AHAB confirms Marian Cheeks Jackson Center for community meeting; members push for better question capture and outreach
Summary
Board members confirmed the Marian Cheeks Jackson Center as the expected venue for the next community meeting, praised allowing resident questions during presentations, and discussed steps to capture questions and expand outreach via sign-up lists and partner organizations.
At the Feb. 10 AHAB meeting, members confirmed the Marian Cheeks Jackson Center as the expected location for the next community meeting and reviewed lessons from the most recent event.
Members said allowing residents to ask questions during presentations improved accessibility; Alycia Reid said real-time engagement helped attendees feel their time was valued and predicted stronger turnout for the next meeting.
The board discussed practical improvements: assigning one person to record all questions, exploring a sign-in sheet to help staff follow up, and using outreach lists (including prior LHA lists and a Rehab & Repair list) to notify residents. Staff suggested working with partners and noted potential outreach partners: OC Community Relations, Justice United and Orange Congregations In Mission (OCIM).
At the close of the meeting, Matthew Ferguson moved to adjourn and Andrew Semmes seconded; the transcript records the motion and second but does not record a vote.
Why it matters: Community meetings are a primary avenue for resident input on housing programs and outreach choices (timing, topic selection and sign-up methods affect who participates). The board identified agenda topics for the next meeting, including HOME funding allocation and direct-to-resident topics such as cold-weather cots and Repair & Rehab outreach.
What’s next: Staff will explore mechanisms to capture community feedback (sign-in or a designated recorder) and coordinate outreach with partner organizations; the next meeting location and proposed agenda items were affirmed.
