Community Conversation #5  Prioritization

Building on the previous four sessions, this conversation focused on prioritizing the community goals. We asked the community what changes they would like to see implemented and created in Kent County. What are programs, initiatives, or services that can be created and funded locally? These goals and strategies will guide the effort and monetary investments of the Kent County Local Management Board. 

In small groups, neighbors discussed what goals were most important to them. The categories were broken up into 

• Economic Stability

  • Youth and adult development and skills

  • Community support and wellness 

  • Jobs and access to them

  • Business development and local economy

• Housing 

  • Housing affordability and assistance

  • Advocacy: Neighbors helping Neighbors

  • Getting rehoused: transitional housing

  • We need more affordable housing

• Education

  • Youth and community programming

  • Bridging culture and language

  • Supporting all learners with dignity 

  • Safe and supportive school climate

  • Parent involvement and engagement

Everyone received 5 colored stickers (rainbow ranking: Red=1st choice, Orange=2nd choice, Yellow=3rd choice, Green=4th choice, Blue=5th choice). 

Community Conversation #5  Resources

• Session slides: Prioritization 

Participant Reflection Question:

What categories or goals matter most to you?

Action Items for the Next Session:

Think about which community goals you want to prioritize:

• How can we work together to implement these goals?