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Learn more about the section of US31N in East Bay Township, monikered as the Beach District, and take the public engagement survey!

🏠✨ Exciting News! Join us at the 2024 Fair Housing Conference hosted by The Office of Civil Rights, Housing Department, & Economic Development Of Texas! ✨🏠 At the upcoming conference, we're proud to spotlight advocacy efforts for people with disabilities, rental assistance for the homeless, mental health and mental illness support, affordable homeownership opportunities, down payment assistance, legal aid, home repair services, and housing counseling. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: 1. **Advocacy for People with Disabilities**: Learn about the latest initiatives and strategies to ensure equal housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 2. **Rental Assistance for the Homeless**: Explore programs and resources aimed at providing stable housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness. 3. **Mental Health & Mental Illness Support**: Dive into discussions on the intersection of housing and mental health, and discover support services available for those in need. 4. **Affordable Homeownership Opportunities**: Gain insights into pathways to homeownership that are accessible and affordable for all communities. 5. **Down Payment Assistance**: Understand how down payment assistance programs can make owning a home a reality for more families. 6. **Legal Assistance**: Get informed about your rights as a tenant or homeowner and learn about resources available for legal assistance in housing matters. 7. **Home Repair**: Discover programs aimed at assisting homeowners with essential repairs and maintenance to ensure safe and livable housing conditions. 8. **Housing Counseling**: Receive guidance from experts on navigating the housing market, understanding contracts, and making informed decisions about housing options. This conference aims to bring together stakeholders, advocates, policymakers, and community members to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore solutions to pressing housing challenges. Save the date and join us as we work towards ensuring fair and equitable housing opportunities for all residents of Texas! #FairHousing #HousingEquality #CommunityDevelopment #TexasHousing #Advocacy #SupportServices #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #MentalHealthAwareness #LegalAid #RentalAssistance #HomeRepair #HousingCounseling #HousingForAll

Maine Town & City Magazine features Community Heart & Soul! Heart & Soul towns across Maine are gaining attention. Maine Municipal Association, the organization serving local governments in the state, featured several municipalities’ adoption of Community Heart & Soul in Maine Town & City. Read the feature. https://lnkd.in/eJqBqrSh #CommunityHeartandSoul #whatmattersmost #involveveryone

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of Local Government Transformation! 🎉 Yesterday marked the golden anniversary of a pivotal moment in the history of local governance. 🗳️ On April 1st, 1974, the Local Government Act 1974 came into force, reshaping the landscape of community representation and administration. 🏛️ Let's take a moment to reflect on the profound impact this legislation has had on our local communities over the past five decades. The Local Government Act 1974 laid the groundwork for a more streamlined and accountable system of local governance, fostering greater autonomy and responsiveness to the needs of citizens. From empowering local councils to enhancing public services, its legacy continues to shape the fabric of our society. As we commemorate this milestone, let's recognize the dedicated individuals who have served their communities tirelessly, embodying the spirit of public service that lies at the heart of local government. 🌟 Their commitment to fostering civic engagement and driving positive change has been instrumental in building stronger, more resilient communities. Looking ahead, let's remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration that underpin effective local governance. Together, we can continue to build upon the foundation laid by the Local Government Act 1974, ensuring that our communities thrive for generations to come. Here's to 50 years of progress, innovation, and community empowerment! 🥳🏙️ #LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement #AnniversaryCelebration

This is what Regional Councils of Governments do best: Help local governments serve our residents better. Invisible to most, the 16 regional councils of government of North Carolina address regional issues through high levels of collaboration. #localgovernmentmatters #regionalcollaboration

🌳 Community businesses are locally rooted, accountable to the community and trade for community benefit. This makes better places to live and stronger, more connected communities. ⌛ You have 1 week left to tell Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Ipsos about your organisation and what it can bring to the local area for their current research on local civil society infrastructure 📊 Take the 10 min survey 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5PAPKKC

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for parks, water, housing, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident. https://lnkd.in/g-WwFBf4 #yegplanning

Equity Matters

** Have your say ** If you live, work and study in Carlisle, Brampton, Dalston, Longtown or the surrounding rural areas, please take FIVE MINUTES to fill in our survey and tell us what you love about the place, and what could be improved 🤔 We've commissioned a report – Carlisle: Opportunities and Challenges – which will analyse the city’s social needs and community issues, identifying opportunities to help communities thrive. But first, we need you to tell us what you think 🙏 Fill in the survey here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSPMQ8cE

Looking for ways to make a difference? Here are a few simple ways to provide input.