Title
Briefing on the Council of Neighborhood Associations’ Community Priorities Survey
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the results of the Council of Neighborhood Associations’ Community Priorities Survey.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the results of the Council of Neighborhood Associations’ (CNA) Community Priorities Survey.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Daniel Garcia, Council of Neighborhood Associations
Grace Fletcher, Council of Neighborhood Associations
Background and Analysis:
On Saturday, January 24, the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) hosted a Community Priorities Forum at City Hall to identify the issues most important to community members and gather ideas for addressing them. More than 150 residents attended the forum and participated in a community survey.
CNA representatives will present an overview of their engagement work, survey findings, and key themes that emerged. The results are intended to help inform future neighborhood organizing efforts and the upcoming Neighborhood Matching Grant application cycle.
Climate Analysis:
This item does not have a direct impact on climate.
Equity Analysis:
The Community Priorities Forum reflects strong community engagement and highlights equity-centered concerns, particularly related to food access, affordability, safety, and emergency preparedness. Survey findings indicate that priorities vary based on lived experience, including age, housing status, and neighborhood conditions.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Residents are focused on issues that directly affect their daily lives, including access to basic needs, housing affordability, neighborhood safety, and opportunities for connection.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with receiving this briefing.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing.
3. Receive the briefing at another time.
Attachments:
Community Priorities Survey Results Detailed Summary
Presentation