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Community Relations Commission

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Jul 29, 2026

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Commission sets new work priorities

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 12, 2026

Housing and poverty updates

The commission heard three presentations focused on affordable housing, economic mobility, and resident support programs, including data showing 50% of renters and 23% of homeowners spend more than 30% of income on housing, and 101 families are enrolled in the Rockford Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 15, 2026

Community relations commission meeting summary

The commission heard updates on Rockford Fire Department changes, health and human services programs, and a proposed modular housing approach to address the city’s affordable housing shortage.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 10, 2026

Housing and youth policy updates

The commission reviewed housing funding, a record $35 million in minority- and women-owned business spending, and draft ordinance changes that would add youth representation and quarterly reporting.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 13, 2026

Community Relations Commission meeting summary

The commission focused on revising its ordinance and action plan to sharpen its advisory role, add youth participation, and push more outreach on affordable housing and other resident concerns.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 13, 2026

Community Relations Commission meeting summary

The commission advanced its 2026 action plan and discussed city responses to resident concerns, housing needs, lead service line replacement, and road safety priorities.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 17, 2026

Commission sets new work priorities

The Community Relations Commission approved a set of priority areas for the coming term, including an ordinance update, housing solutions, workforce development, community listening, and food insecurity.

2 min readMunicipal coverage