Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan

The Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan, adopted in 2021, references concepts prohibited in IA HF856 amending Ch 19 of the Iowa Code.  It was adopted prior to HF856 passage on May 27, 2025. Changes will be made if and when the document is revised.

The Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan addresses the root causes or determinants of poverty in our community with the goal of reducing, alleviating, and ultimately preventing poverty.

Overview

In 2018, the Dubuque City Council identified the creation of an Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan as a top priority. By 2019, a consultant began working with City staff and a diverse steering committee comprised of community agencies and non-profits serving individuals experiencing poverty.  

On January 11, 2021, the plan was presented to the City Council, which formally adopted it on March 1, 2021.

The plan emphasizes collaboration with residents, businesses, financial institutions, anchor institutions, government, non-profits, faith organizations, schools, philanthropists, and community members with lived experiences of poverty. Its implementation includes:

  • Engaging stakeholders.
  • Analyzing data to track success over time.
  • Establishing annual performance measurements to achieve five-year outcomes.

Downloadable Resources:


8 Determinants of Poverty

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  1. Office of Economic Mobility
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