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.
A report found that most of the three-quarters of a million people held in U.S. jails have the right to vote, but many of them are unable to
The goal is to both unite the community and lessen the police oversight group’s workload
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Through a new loyalty program partnership with WeGo Public Transit, Hytch, Nissan and others are rewarding ride sharing app users who take public transit in the Nashville region with transit rewards.
By following these four best digital marketing practices, a local government’s website visibility can be protected during website upgrades and migration.
NCSL’s Online Democracy Award is presented annually to a legislature, legislative chamber or caucus that offers outstanding user-friendly online democracy.
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.
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