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.
In a 66-part tweet, Ellen Weintraub aims to set the record straight on the security, and integrity, of voting by mail
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”
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.
Animal therapy with dogs or horses may offer those with substance abuse disorder better relapse resistance, improved detox and faster recovery.
Municipalities can review EMS protocols, plan public safety response and establish communications plans for bombings and attacks at mass gatherings.
Broken promises and conditions at Fyre Festival led to bad press and a pending lawsuit. Cities can avoid problematic music festivals with this checklist.
Get tips on visiting and access an interactive map for planning trips with an eye to visit landmarks that honor military veterans.
A safe injection site model shows New Yorkers in various cities hard-hit by drug use a picture of what a supervised injection facility (SIF) is really like.
Digital inclusion in a former settlement house property will bring gigabit access to the downtown neighborhood.
Heroes in Recovery races raise awareness and fund addiction recovery, including local non-profit addiction treatment programs.
Anyone can take great city photos with a smartphone and by following these five key tips.
