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Economic Mobility _ District 2 DAB _ 03.09.26

Economic Mobility_District 2 DAB Mar. 9, 2026

We are working with community members and organizations across our region to better understand how people talk about, and experience, opportunity, stability, and the ability to move forward over time.

You do not need any special knowledge or background to participate. This survey is simply a chance to share your perspective, using your own words, about what helps people build a stable life and a hopeful future in our community.

There are no right or wrong answers.

Your responses will help shape how this work is described, discussed, and shared so it is clearer, more relatable, and more meaningful for everyone.
1.What words or phrases feel most natural and respectful when talking about helping people build a better future?
2.What does “moving forward” or “getting ahead” look like for people in our community?
3.What makes life feel stable, or unstable, for people you know?
4.What are the biggest things that make it hard for people to move forward right now?
5.If this work that we talk about as Economic Mobility and Upward Mobility was helping, what changes would people actually notice in their daily lives?
6.Are there words or phrases often used to describe this kind of work that feel confusing, uncomfortable, or disconnected?
7.If someone asked you what Economic Mobility or Upward Mobility is about, what would you say in your own words?
8.Are there any additional comments you would like to share?