Medford Launches Community Outreach Taskforce

MEDFORD, MA — The office of Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced that the city is forming a new task force that will aim to increase and enhance communication among all residents throughout the city.

The Community Outreach Task Force is now looking for Ambassadors from various neighborhoods in Medford to join city staff in monthly meetings in which they will be given the opportunity to provide insights and suggestions to the Mayor’s office and Communications Department on relevant issues affecting their fellow residents and community members which will then help inform communication and community outreach efforts.

Representatives from the Haines Square, Hillside, Lawrence Estates, Wellington, North Medford, South Medford, and West Medford are needed to fill out the task force. Lungo-koehn interested parties can apply online now and should have strong community involvement and be open to meeting monthly and as needed with the Mayor's office staff.

The task force shares similarities with the Medford Connects community engagement team, which is also operated by the city. Earlier this month, Medford Connects was also seeking volunteers to help execute social initiatives. The team works to strengthen social and climate resiliency by connecting all residents, including those most vulnerable to climate change, with resources, programs, and opportunities that support their well-being.

“With a city as diverse as Medford, it’s important that we gather as much input and feedback as possible to ensure that we’re effectively engaging people on all the important issues, programs and services that our City offers,” Lungo-Koehn said. “Having these neighborhood ambassadors deeply embedded in our communities will help enhance our public-facing communications and make sure all local voices and priorities are heard. I encourage anyone who has strong community ties to apply and help us improve our outreach strategy.”

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