Commission on Aging refines action-plan projects: walkability, trainings and resource hub

Commissioners reviewed project items the commission will advance in 2025 and clarified the commission's role.

Members agreed the commission should "identify and advocate" rather than implement infrastructure changes. Commissioners recommended referencing the existing walkability audit and community assessment and said the commission's role is to develop recommendations, educate other boards and advocate to council. On training, members noted an ageism training and a previously developed dementia training already exist; commissioners recommended consolidating training goals as "develop and promote trainings for city employees, first responders and local businesses" rather than committing to produce a separate printed resource guide. "Once you put it into print, it's out of date," one commissioner warned, suggesting the website and a linked navigator be the preferred hub for local resources.

Committee domain reports described outreach plans to senior housing, Onion Creek Senior Center and partnerships with the Buda EDC, Chamber and AmeriCorps Seniors to promote programs and job-fair participation. The action-plan writing group will fold committee content into a consistent format and provide metrics and dates for city staff to include in the strategic-plan packet.