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.
While standing guard against armed groups, officers across the country are also aware their own presence could intimidate voters
The FBI said Sunday that it’s investigating the fire that damaged dozens of ballots
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Miami Beach had to move on climate adaptation with streets flooding on sunny days. ULI convened a panel and gave the city a report on what could be better.
Find out how mobile driver’s licenses work and how the state of Delaware, and other governments and partners, are developing mDL services close to launch.
The citizen engagement strategies working for government was gleaned from an analysis of over 4,000 Granicus government clients -- email, Twitter and SEO are achieving success.
Do competing interests at the federal, state and local levels threaten the 50-year old Wild and Scenic Rivers Act?
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
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