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Communications subcommittee plans survey, newsletter and outreach to renters and working families
Summary
The communications and education subcommittee reported plans to develop a community survey, a regular newsletter and outreach to under-engaged residents (noting 52% of Kingston are renters), plus upcoming outreach events including a repair cafe on Aug. 15 and a tabling event at Temple Emmanuel on Oct. 18.
Members of the communications and education subcommittee reported they are developing a community survey to gauge priorities, planning a regular newsletter and coordinating outreach events aimed at renters and hard-to-reach residents. One commissioner emphasized that "52% of Kingston's population is renters" and argued outreach strategies should prioritize people who work multiple jobs and do not typically engage in daytime meetings.
Planned public events noted in the meeting included a repair cafe on Aug. 15 at a local Lutheran church and a tabling opportunity at Temple Emmanuel on Oct. 18. The subcommittee also discussed working with the city communications lead (identified in the transcript as Summer Smith) to avoid duplicative efforts and to build a resource hub for residents.
Commissioners agreed to share materials in advance of the next meeting so the communications subcommittee can refine its distribution list and begin building introductory content and a resource hub for residents.
