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.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said voters in line at one of Atlanta’s largest precincts reported all the machines were down
“The elected officials who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels”
Ferguson City Council member Ella Jones will also be the first woman to lead the St. Louis suburb
The causes of Bloody Monday, the 1855 election day anti-immigrant riots that led to violence, property loss and death, are still debated today.
Techies just proved all voting machines can be hacked. Old equipment, slow innovation and hung-up Federal funding do not bode well for 2018 elections.
Amazon is often accused of being stingy. But with recent $1M donations, and by including a homeless shelter on a new campus, it may have found a cause.
The Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database tells consumers about the presence of chemicals like lead, and and can suggest filter technologies.
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.
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