Community Engagement
Community Engagement is essential for local and state government agencies aiming to build trust, encourage public participation, and ensure that policies reflect residents’ needs and concerns. Governments can foster stronger connections with their communities through outreach programs, public forums, and collaborative decision-making. This directory offers articles on community engagement and related topics like Community Development, which focuses on improving the overall well-being and sustainability of communities through targeted initiatives.
An elections worker in Salem talks civic pride, vote integrity and pandemic preparedness
A new national program will honor 100 extraordinary public service volunteers in smaller localities under 5,000; nominations are being accepted through August 15
Through a partnership with Rethink Food NYC, Kiana Muschett-Owes provides meals to the food insecure in her Brooklyn neighborhood — and much needed encouragement
Explore the many ways local governments are changing citizen engagement models through the Internet of Things
Learn about Content as a Service in an IoT-enabled world where governments have the capabilities to share meaningful information in real-time and increase civil engagement.
A Forrester Consulting study found Zero Trust Security gives security professionals confidence to move forward on customer-driven experiences.
Jennifer Elliott from CivicReady offers local governments best practices for emergency communications on social media.
Sustainability
A recent national survey found that the majority of Americans see evidence of climate change effects locally, while many said it’s affected their lives.
Michel Moore joined LAPD in 1981, and previously chaired the department’s use-of-force board. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated him earlier this month
In the United States, strawberry fields mean thriving economies, summer joy and potential to generate local revenues. Happy National Strawberry Parfait Day!
Coordination of policy and safety specialists deploy interventions that could reduce sexual harassment and assault incidents at concerts in public spaces.
Kris Kobach said 127 non-citizens voted in Kansas since 2013 while 35,000 were unable to register to vote while the show-me-your-papers law was in effect.
Community leaders can get ahead of disasters by preparing citizens to get their families and homes ready for emergencies. Most Americans aren’t prep-minded.
Mayors at border ask federal government to reunite families. HHS indicates it is waiting on guidance.
The free licenses access the evidence-based mobile learning app -- Xenos -- that rapidly increases adult learners’ skills for career pathways and civic engagement.
Howard Langsam of Granicus advises how municipalities can delight modern citizens, delivering on digital experience expectations in four steps.
Several vendors offering city solutions were on hand at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 86th Annual Meeting in Boston held June 8-11, 2018.
Young voters trust local governments the most, so youth gun violence advocates and others encouraged mayors to increase youth engagement.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
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