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.
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
What does it take to become a highly effective city clerk? Get the advice from former Des Plaines, Ill., City Clerk Gloria Ludwig
An elections worker in Salem talks civic pride, vote integrity and pandemic preparedness
A new national program will honor 100 extraordinary public service volunteers in smaller localities under 5,000; nominations are being accepted through August 15
Through a partnership with Rethink Food NYC, Kiana Muschett-Owes provides meals to the food insecure in her Brooklyn neighborhood — and much needed encouragement
Experts say finding enough poll workers is always difficult, even when there isn’t a pandemic
Southern Poverty Law Center announces $30M investment in voter registration and mobilization efforts
Voter outreach organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are eligible for support
“What you stand for is incredibly important, and I appreciate it,” said Durham, N.C., Mayor Steve Schewel after having an “honest conversation” with protesters in front of his home
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the directive Monday as part of his “Ready for November” plan for safe elections this fall
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Implementation Fund for the summer 2020 cycle
“I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note and in this way,” said former Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert
Residents in Louisville, the state’s largest city, have only one site available to them for in-person voting
Every resident that called into last week’s city council meeting asked for more investment in community services
Officials in DeKalb, Morgan, Clarke and Cherokee counties have reported tabulation errors stemming from the state’s new voting system
Despite keeping Northampton PD’s budget largely the same from FY 2020, Mayor David Narkewicz says he is committed to systemic change in the near future
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
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