Civic Engagement
Broad participation by residents in government and public life strengthens democracy and governance at the local level, resulting in a more informed and inclusive community built on trust that can more effectively meet the needs of all stakeholders. In addition to the traditional citizen participation in government, information collected through open data programs offers another avenue to improve governmental transparency, performance, and spur economic growth.
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In 2020, for the first time, millions of U.S. residents can respond online to the census, hundreds of thousands of federal workers will use handheld devices to conduct the decennial count, and news about the census will travel through social…
In 2020, for the first time, millions of U.S. residents can respond online to the census. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will use handheld devices to conduct the decennial count, and news about the census will travel through social…
Many of your constituents may be concerned about what information to trust about the Census—what is true, what is false, and what is intended to deceive. This session will focus on the basics of misinformation and disinformation and how to…
Residents often turn to city officials during census cycles. Below are some quick talking points to respond to your residents' most common questions and concerns:
“Participating in the 2020 Census is a civic…
New research shows cities that prioritize the maintenance of public spaces and community assets are more likely to inspire civic trust, stewardship and participation in public life. Here are three key findings — and…
In this guest post celebrating Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service, Commissioner Gil Ziffer explains how the proposed federal budget cuts to service programs like AmeriCorps will have a significant impact on cities.
This…
WASHINGTON – The National League of Cities (NLC) today recognized six cities for implementing programs that enhance and promote cultural diversity in their communities. Presented at the 2017 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., the…
What are the goals of the program?
Orlando's Parramore neighborhood is mostly populated by people of color, especially African Americans. Upward of 70 percent of Parramore's children live in poverty and 47 percent of neighborhood…
Data compiled by the Tucson Police Department (TPD) indicated a pattern of decision making by patrol offices that resulted in more arrests of youth of color rather than referrals to specialized diversion…
How did a small community of less than ten thousand residents begin to increase public engagement in a way that is helpful to both local officials and constituents?
This is a guest post by Nick Mastronardi and…
