Livingston County officials are asking residents to weigh in on how federal anti-poverty dollars should be spent, launching a short survey aimed at identifying the community’s most pressing needs.
The Livingston County Office of Workforce Development said the feedback will help determine how Community Services Block Grant funding is allocated, shaping both new programs and existing services targeting poverty across the county.
The survey, which takes about five minutes to complete, is open through April 30 and is anonymous. Officials say the goal is to gather input from a broad cross-section of residents to better understand the challenges facing people living in poverty locally.
“This survey is one of the most direct ways residents can shape how we spend these federal dollars and fight poverty in our region,” Workforce Development Director Ryan Snyder said. “By gathering feedback from a diverse pool of community members, we hope to develop targeted, effective programs that address the most critical needs.”
The Community Services Block Grant is a federal program designed to address the root causes of poverty by funding support services in underserved communities. County officials said survey results will be used to evaluate current initiatives and guide future investments.
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