ABC10 - Virtual town halls connect Sacramento residents with resources

City Councilmember Mai Vang looks to spread info and possible relief to District 8 residents as quickly as possible.

Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang of District 8 is working to spread the word about how and where to get assistance in a district that historically hasn't had things stacked in its favor. 

Her district includes areas of the city with the highest COVID-19 infection rates and lowest household income levels. Vang says it has been vastly underserved and suffers in terms of social disparity.

“While COVID-19 doesn't discriminate, the current system that we have does, and COVID-19 and the racial inequities continue to really impact our city and, in particular, my area,” she told ABC10.

That led Vang to set up a virtual town hall series focused on pandemic recovery and quickly getting the word out when help is available. Community organizations and experts participate and share information.

Read the full story here: https://www.abc10.com/article/money/virtual-town-halls-connect-sacramento-residents-with-resources/103-192b3804-1e45-4e98-9cf1-11258ebb8008