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Committee recommends mayoral welcome letter and magnet for new residents
Summary
The committee discussed mailing a welcome letter from the mayor with a 'contact us' magnet to new utility-account holders, debated mail vs. doorstep visits and suggested partnering with local businesses and schools for distribution.
The committee discussed a low-touch welcome program for new residents using utility-account reports to identify movers and mailing a welcome letter from the mayor with a contact-information magnet. "We ordered magnets, contact us kind of magnets," the Chair said, and proposed mailing the mayor's letter and magnet to new utility-account holders as a way to onboard residents to local services.
Members debated whether to visit new residents in person or to mail materials, considered sponsorship or small gifts from businesses (for example, a diaper or starter kit), and recommended a one-sheet with key local resources and QR links to the city's web pages and programs. Staff said mailing is simpler and less intrusive than home visits, and members suggested working with libraries and schools to distribute information and encourage participation in community programs.
