Mission Statement
Our mission is to help improve and enrich the health and wellbeing for senior citizens' quality of life; make safe and affordable recommendations for seniors to age in their home; create partnerships for affordable and reliable transportation; educate and communicate programs and services available to seniors; partner with the community for affordable rent, activities, and memberships.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the Senior Advisory Commission is to advise City Council in all matters pertaining to older Americans and their needs, including, but not limited to: health and nutrition, transportation, housing, employment, and recreational programs.
The responsibilities of the Senior Advisory Commission include:
- Consult with and provide recommendations to the City Council and City Staff on matters pertaining to senior citizen participation in programs, policy matters, legislative agendas for state law makers, and any other matters that affect senior citizens. The Commission shall identify issues related to senior citizens in the community by working with residents, service providers, City Council, the Mayor's Office, and City Staff.
- Encourage and promote activities meeting the needs of senior citizens.
- Evaluate and provide input on communication strategies for outreach to senior citizen communities.
- Prepare and present an annual report to the City Council on its work and the state of senior citizens in the City.
- Formulate an annual work plan for presentation to and approval by the City Council.
Commission Members
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Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 2:00pm at City Hall. Our meetings are open to the public - please join us!
Current and past meeting packets and agendas
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2024-2025 Senior Resource Guide