Q&A
Communication and potential expansion of DSS pilot program
6:25:40
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75 sec
Council Member Diana Ayala expresses frustration about the lack of communication regarding the DSS pilot program and inquires about its potential expansion. Director Jacques Jiha acknowledges the concern and discusses the program's future.
- Ayala criticizes the administration for not informing the council about the program during the executive budget hearing.
- Jiha agrees to communicate the frustration to the agency and explains that if successful, the pilot program may be expanded.
- The discussion highlights the importance of keeping the council informed about new initiatives.
Diana Ayala
6:25:40
It could have just easily said, hey, you know, the matter of fact, we're initiating this new pilot.
6:25:44
We're hoping that that number came up.
6:25:46
I found out about it through, you know, one of the advocates who snapped a picture of it and send it to me.
6:25:50
That's not the way to keep the council informed, of changes, especially when they may very well be programs that we would support.
Jacques Jiha
6:25:59
Sure.
6:25:59
Of course.
6:25:59
Because as I said, 50 people participate.
6:26:01
Maybe people already have jobs and they need an extra, you know, an an additional help, some additional assistance.
6:26:08
So to the extent that additional assistance help them to get their own place, you know, it's it's very good.
6:26:14
So like you said, I will make sure I communicate, your frustration to, the agency.
Diana Ayala
6:26:21
I I have I have spoken to them
Adrienne E. Adams
6:26:23
as well.
Jacques Jiha
6:26:24
Okay.
6:26:24
Just
Pierina Ana Sanchez
6:26:24
because, you
Diana Ayala
6:26:25
know, we didn't know.
6:26:25
But, so is the city's goal is that if this pilot program works to expand it?
Jacques Jiha
6:26:31
Mhmm.
6:26:32
That is the goal.
6:26:33
If the program works, we would learn from it, and we get to see, you know, our best we could, make it, more effective and to expand it.
6:26:43
That's the whole point of the pilot.
6:26:45
Yes.
Diana Ayala
6:26:46
Did you say you spent 50,000 so far?
Jacques Jiha
6:26:49
200,000.
Diana Ayala
6:26:50
200,000 so far?
Jacques Jiha
6:26:51
Yeah.
6:26:51
About 50 people participate in the poll.
6:26:53
Okay.
Diana Ayala
6:26:53
Okay.
6:26:53
Alright.
6:26:54
I'm sorry.
6:26:54
I got
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
6:26:54
that wrong.
6:26:55
Wrong.
Diana Ayala
6:26:55
Okay.
