DC Commission on Poverty October 2026 Meeting
October 27, 2026
3pm-4:30pm (Virtual) You can obtain the virtual link currently through Open DC.
The Poverty Commission will have 19 Community Representatives: 11 At-large Representatives and 8 Ward Representatives. The Commission will have 8 non-voting ex-officio members. We will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month for our public meeting. It will be a hybrid format. The virtual link will be provided 24 hours before the meeting. The meeting will take place from 1pm-4pm. You can find the link located at Open DC.
The purpose of the commission is to study issues surrounding poverty; evaluate current and previous poverty-reduction initiatives in the District and throughout the country to determine their effectiveness; and based on the Commission’s research and evaluations, make comprehensive and continuing recommendations to the Mayor and the Council for strengthening and enhancing the economic status of persons in poverty in the District through initiatives that will also improve individuals' educational, wellness, and housing outcomes.
“This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at opengovoffice@dc.gov.” 3 DCMR § 10409.2”
Virtual:
Registration Link Available Here
AGENDA
- Opening of Meeting & Roll Call 3:00 PM
- Review and Approval of April Meeting Minutes 3:05 PM
- Chairperson’s Report 3:10 PM
- Discussion and Updates 3:15 PM
- Recap 10/20 Listening Session
- New Fiscal Year Plan and Pending Government Transition
- Adjournment 4:30 PM