MCHWB Vice Chair Summary of Recommendations - January 12, 2022Edit as of March 9, 2022 MCHWB meeting
Topic-Specific Summary of the MCHWB January 12, 2022 Meeting
Topic: Census and Youth Risk Behavior Data Presenters: Abrielle Genest, City of Atlantic Beach Planner;
Ellen Glasser, Mayor Theme of Presentation: Demographics of Atlantic Beach, Florida,
and Highlights of County Youth Trends
Takeaways:
1. This was the first meeting of the MCHWB. The Mayor provided and overview of the Council’s mission. See Resolution No.
21-78 passed by the City Commission on 11/22/21. The Council will support the COAB mission, vision, and its Quality-of-Life priority to enhance the “livability” of Atlantic Beach, FL. The Council members are not expected to be subject matter experts. The Council members will bring
positive energy to each meeting and have deliberative dialogues about the topics at hand.
2. City Planner Genest delivered a presentation on the COAB latest census figures. One key point: Our 65 and older population continues to grow at a faster pace than other
demographics. And the median age of 46.6 (2019) is higher than Duval County and the State of Florida.
3. More than 85% of COAB residents are White. A little more than 7% are Black or African American. The number of housing units has increased by more than 700 since 2000.
4. 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey trends on physical activity & dietary behavior, school safety, substance abuse, and
suicide ideation were presented for the County and Health Zone 6 (beaches). Recommendations:
1. Identify local gaps and needs for programs and plans
directed toward seniors citizens. 2. Identify local gaps and needs for programs that address alarming youth trends in the areas of physical activity, substance abuse, and mental health issues. (such as suicide ideation).
3. Improve tools to engage residents and improve accessibility of programs throughout the city.
Submitted to the MCHWB on March 9, 2022
Steve Piscitelli Vice Chair