Recommendation CC.27
Recommendation Status: New
Create full-time neighborhood liaisons to work with residents to address neighborhood concerns and support community improvement efforts.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies (Areas that are at 80% or below of Area Median Income)
Equity Considerations
Bridging the gap between low - to moderate areas and St. Louis County government can help create a more effective way for residents and government to engage to address challenges and solutions.
Promotes lasting partnerships between staff and residents.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Humans Services
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Urban League - Federation of Block Units
Community Impact Network
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operations
Community Development Block Grant
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Tracking Implementation
Right size staff level based on existing and projected needs for the immediate future.
Tracking Success
Number of Neighborhood Liaison positions hired.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Seek national foundation support from funders such as Bloomberg Philanthropies.
If underperforming, what should we do?