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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION AT A GLANCE
Budget Summary
The Community Engagement Division was formed to increase public engagement using the many social
media channels and digital media, as well as create excitement that markets tourism through sports,
festivals, and creative art events. The Community Engagement Division is comprised of four departments
that together focus on increasing communication and outreach efforts to involve the citizens of Mansfield
and build a sense of community between residents, businesses, and the City staff. It includes
Communications and Marketing, Neighborhood Services, Special Events, and Cultural Arts.
The Community Engagement budget increased 17.61% in FY 2022-2023. Communications and
Marketing experienced a significant increase in personnel costs due to the addition of one full-time
equivalent position, the addition of the Communications and Marketing Director, which was formerly
budgeting in Neighborhood Outreach, and by absorbing an additional 25% distribution of the Community
Engagement Director’s salary. Special Events increased their budget to expand services such as
Hometown Holidays and other City events.
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