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.
“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
Activity on local government social channels is increasing under the coronavirus epidemic with engagements on official city accounts skyrocketing 160% in March
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg returns from a brief DNC Chair campaign focused on community development, public safety and code enforcement work.
News literacy courses with a focus on helping students identify fake news are a hot topic in education.
The USDA is offering grants to help communities establish and deploy rural broadband for residents, businesses and public facilities.
A doctor-directed sex education resource from Pornhub could fill a void in school districts that do not address sex education.
This handful of applications and discoveries will make cities smarter, more responsive, and improve housing, public health and transportation.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was asked to resign for his alleged recorded disparaging remarks.
When the Trump Inauguration happened, a handful of mayors took to Twitter.
After his November election, Dan McQueen resigns as mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a social media post.
January 9th, the national annual police officer day, is an opportunity to show law enforcement departments community appreciation.
New York City has encouraged residents to prepare for emergencies with Go Bags for every family member, evacuation plans and other measures since 2007
A slideshow is a great way to share what local governments accomplish for citizens and communities. King County, Wash., posts one each year.
Our guest columnist advises on the top digital and Web trends that will press local governments in 2017. Spoiler alert: citizens want to participate online.
Find out how cities warm up winter and engage residents with recreation. From sledding to sand snowmen and even a frozen guy, these cities know how to fight citizen hibernation.
Mayor Ed Murray is addressing the crucial aspects of Seattle’s livability and affordability. His Gov1 Q&A reveals why the nation is watching him.
Most citizens expect their municipalities to provide EMS service, but they are blissfully unaware of some basic facts about paying for EMS.
Mobile alert bungled as more than 200 firefighters poured into Sevier County, Tenn., to battle a blaze that destroyed 50 acres and killed more than a dozen.
