The steering committee is the decision-making and accountability body of the initiative. Residents have been strategically placed on this committee to put them in a place to raise their voices and keep decision-making authentic. The steering committee consists of:
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Mayor or designee
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County Executive or designee
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Chair from each work group
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Six City of Newburgh residents who are living in or have experienced poverty
- Staff from United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region