Once again the good intentions of 12th & Oak fizzle when it comes to ACTUALLY doing work, organizing and taking action beyond pithy press releases.
On the other hand . . .
Many of our more conservative readers might not mind the wait given that the move will merely add more bureaucracy and services that aren't based in the language that 78.9% of American's use every day.
Here's the word . . .
"The office — which would provide translation and interpretation services for those seeking city wide services or documents — is a result of a resolution passed by Mayor Pro Tem and 5th District Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw during summer 2023. This motion directed the City Manager to create a language access program. This resolution was followed by a community engagement campaign in fall 2023 — led by local organizations KC Tenants and Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) — to gather data and provide guidance on this office development.
"Once this ordinance passed in February, a budget of $900,000 was set with a minimum intention of four permanent staff members to fulfill the duties of this newly established office for 2024-2025. Nearing the six month mark since this office was approved by the city, its positions remain vacant.
"Now, community members raise concerns on this program’s progress and quality following results of recent experiences with City-hosted events , which offered language access services."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Kansas City's Language Access Office Continues as Work in Progress - Northeast News
Daisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Progress remains stagnant months after the Kansas City Council passed Ordiance 240165 in February declaring the creation of the Office of Language Access.
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