Community engagement is all about trust building. For local government agencies to work effectively with the communities they serve, officials must be able to nurture mutually respectful relationships earned through a demonstrated commitment to common goals. These initiatives can range from surveys or town hall meetings to garner community feedback, social media and other timely communication strategies, programs to increase turnout at the polls, and more.
Domestic and international calls from wall phones and tablets are now free for "maintaining positive bonds between incarcerated people and their loved ones"
In nine states, at least some jurisdictions have allowed certain voters to cast their ballots electronically via their home computers or through a mobile app