Q&A
Discussion on communications plan and budget for informing immigrant communities
1:36:49
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Council Member Sandy Nurse inquires about the communications plan and budget for informing immigrant communities, specifically asking about radio, print billboards, and signage. Commissioner Manuel Castro responds that they are using existing funding as part of their rapid response plan and will work with the budget office to assess future needs.
- MOIA is currently using existing funding for their rapid response plan
- The agency will work with the budget office to determine future needs
- Council Member Nurse emphasizes the importance of diverse media outlets
Sandy Nurse
1:36:49
Thank you, chair.
1:36:50
I just had a follow-up question.
1:36:52
Can you talk about, in your communications plan, what your budget items are for, radio or, print billboards, signage outside of just booklets that would go to, offices of people who request it?
Manuel Castro
1:37:11
Most immediately, we're using existing funding.
1:37:14
Again, this is a part of our rapid response plan, something we've developed in the last, 2 months as a result, but our work is ongoing.
1:37:23
And, we'll be working closely with our, budget office and others to look at the needs that we might have.
Sandy Nurse
1:37:33
Will you be requesting money for, other media outlets such as radio
Manuel Castro
1:37:39
So we'll Billboards?
1:37:40
We'll be working closely with, with my colleagues in city government to determine that.