Why Is This Important?
Reducing our poverty rates is critical for our residents and the future of Wayne County. Those living in lower socioeconomic status are associated with a variety of health risks that include, higher rates of cancer, diabetes, asthma, mental illness, and more. Additionally, poverty-stricken residents have a shorter life expectancy. The reality is poverty affects all aspects of a community, from our neighborhoods to the businesses we can attract. We believe taking a multiple-pronged approach to address poverty is our best path forward.
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