AGENDA: Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security 2/9/22

February 9, 2022

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Web Ex Meeting link:

https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m3e6a0930703f20407a08001f9d4de963

Meeting number: 2469 671 7210

Password: wVs8PpMmY28

*Members of the public are invited to attend. For those who would like to make public comment, we request that those comments be submitted in advance of the meeting to Dana Kelly by email at dana.kelly@illinois.gov or by phone at 217-836-8176. Please send all comments to Dana Kelly by 8:30am February 9, 2022.

Desired Outcomes:

  • Set out Timeline and Plan for Execution of Strategic Plan.
  • Review and Approve Executive Summary.
  • Review and Approve Strategic Plan Outline.
  • Review and Provide Feedback on Measurement and Implementation Approach
  • Set Next Steps for Strategic Plan Development

Agenda:

I. Welcome, Roll Call and Announcements (10 mins)

All

A. Welcome

Co-Chair Evelyn Diaz, President Heartland Alliance

Secretary Grace Hou, Illinois Department of Human Services

B. Roll Call

N/A

C. Reminders About Required DHS Trainings

Dana Kelly, Senior Advisor, Department of Human Services

II. Approval of December 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes (5 mins)

A. Roll Call Vote

N/A

III. Public Comment - Open (5 mins)

A. Subject to written comment in advance

N/A

IV. Review of Strategic Plan Workplan - Execution Logistics (5 mins)

Dana Kelly, Senior Advisor, Department of Human Services

A. See Executive Summary

N/A

V. Strategy Outline Review and Discussion (40 mins)

Evelyn Diaz, President, Heartland Alliance

Dana Kelly, Senior Advisor, Illinois Department of Human Services

VI. Measurement and Implementation (15 mins)

Evelyn Diaz, President, Heartland Alliance

Dana Kelly, Senior Advisor, Illinois Department of Human Services

VII. Announcements: Other Key Initiatives (5 mins)

Secretary Grace Hou, Illinois Department of Human Services

A. GO Budget

N/A

B. Reimagine Public Safety Act

N/A

C. GATA Equity Initiative

N/A

D. Illinois Housing Help

N/A

E. Other

N/A

VIII. Next Steps and Adjournment (5 mins)

N/A

Attachments:

  • Agenda
  • 12/9/21 Meeting Minutes
  • Strategy Executive Summary
  • Strategy Workplan