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Public Information Office outlines outreach plans despite tight FY27 budget
Summary
Council staff described a same‑services FY27 recommendation for the Public Information Office with a modest net change; PIO leadership said the office will work with small departments and the Office of Community Partnerships to expand outreach to underserved communities and noted staffing is 17 and 0.5.
Council staff presented the Public Information Office FY27 recommendation, describing it as a same‑services budget that includes compensation adjustments and nondiscretionary changes. Staff noted a decrease of $21,555 and compensation/other adjustments totaling $128,724; ORESJ gave PIO a 4/11 commitment level.
Director Anderson (Director Anderson) said PIO is developing a draft work plan to boost internal trainings and will partner with nearby small departments (including the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and Community Partnerships) to broaden outreach to underserved communities using nontraditional channels such as neighborhood newsletters and faith‑based networks. Director Anderson also reported staffing as "17 and 0.5."
