2026–27 · City-wide
Increase city funding for youth jobs
Resident asks for a larger share of city funding for youth jobs to give young people work experience and positive community activity, possibly reducing gang violence.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Giving jobs for the Youth a bigger chunk of the city's funding.
Who it helps and why
It gives the youth job experience, and gives them a chance to do something in the community instead of wasting away. Many have an impact that could lower gang violence.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Dunk the Vote
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Youth jobs & fellowships
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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