(FOX40.COM) -- The city of Sacramento's Neighborhood Development Action Team is accepting applications for community ambassadors. These 18 individuals will strive to connect Sacramento's different cultural neighborhoods.

Jessica Dávalos is a community engagement analyst with the city. She told FOX40 about the meaning behind this effort.

"We are looking for trusted messengers in the community," Dávalos said.

She called this initiative a "two-way conversation."

"These are people who are already well connected with their cultural communities," Dávalos said.

It started as a pilot program back in 2022 with the Stockton Blvd plan. Back then, six representatives were tasked with making sure all nearby residents — regardless of background or language — had a say in what happens in their neigh

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