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 rolling census count shows that states with large rural populations are lagging behind the rest of the nation in answering the 2020 questionnaire
The Republican Texas Supreme Court was unified in the conclusion that “fear of contracting a disease is not a physical condition” that justifies voting by mail
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
A new sales tax revenue program proposed for the Aug. 1, 2017, King County ballot would raise $67 million per year for art, science and cultural programs and access.
President Theodore Roosevelt inspired millions with his words.
With the city’s trove of data, Lakeland, Fla., CIO Terry Brigman leads a team finding smart solutions that increase the speed of government services.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to help local communities get people credit visible to improve Americans’ access to credit
Chicago Federation of Labor president Jorge Ramirez announced the purchase of the Chicago Sun Times, and his role as the newspaper’s chairman.
L.A. Metro buses are being outfitted with free WiFi in a new pilot project. MTA plans to upgrade all buses with the 4G LTE over the next few years.
Is summer road work giving drivers in your town the blues? Turn those orange barrels into smile makers with this creative idea from one Wisconsin city.
Changing demographics mean local government websites must be fast, easy-to-use, mobile-friendly and accessible. See how cities are evolving their websites.
The Orlando Safe Place program encourages the LGBTQ community to report crimes. A year after the Pulse nightclub shooting, 200 businesses are participating.
The Historical Society of Central Florida is creating a Pulse Nightclub mass shooting archive. The memorial is also online.
California launched an emergency website after the Oroville Dam incident to keep local communities informed through construction.
The city is using $40K from its general fund to waive admission fees at 17 community pools to offer kids under 17 free swimming opportunities all summer.
Experienced officers offer police agencies and first responders advice on collaboration and establishing local P3s for improved public safety response.
Cities, counties and public safety agencies are tweeting out for EMS Week 2017 with messages about paramedics’ lifesaving services and dedication.
The Appalachian Regional Commission needs outreach technical assistance for its POWER grantees, which focus on workforce development in coal country.
Freeborn County honors the memory of U.S. Navy’s WWII Veteran MIA Glaydon Iverson prior to a Memorial Day weekend funeral with full military honors.
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