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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force Update
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Staff Resource(s):
Debra Campbell, City Manager’s Office
Dr. Ophelia Garmon Brown, Co-Chair Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force
Brian Collier, Foundation for the Carolinas
Time: 30 minutes
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force (OTF) is a community-wide effort begun in May 2015 with the goal of studying the issue of economic mobility and opportunity in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The City of Charlotte is a funding partner for the effort.
§ The purpose of this presentation is to provide City Council an overview and status update of the work of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force.
§ The presentation will include:
- Task Force progress to date,
- Draft findings regarding the determinants, or underlying factors, for economic mobility and opportunity,
- A timeline for disseminating the report to the community, and
- Considerations for implementation.
Future Action
For informational purposes only.