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.
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Grant funding empowers local governments to create and sustain age-friendly communities
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 trip to City Hall in McAlester, Oklahoma, will be a much different experience than it was before the COVID-19 shutdown
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts; here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
The projected $2.5 billion raised over the next decade will be devoted to services including rent assistance, case management and outreach, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment
Even though several GOP-led states have implemented similar measures, the president lashed out at two Democratic states via Twitter
The rule authorizes county election workers to open and scan absentee ballots in advance, but those votes can’t be counted until polls close at 7 p.m. on June 9
Open government initiatives stagnate under COVID-19 response
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
The federal Election Assistance Commission offers 7 key to-do items for local governments and election commissions
Citing virus concerns, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that every voter in the state would be receiving a November ballot by mail
The City of Elgin, Illinois, is using ArcGIS to help keep citizens informed about local case loads and critical services
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami has gone viral for his quirky and informative social media videos during the pandemic
Some governors have suggested they would consider moving to an all-mail voting system for the November general election
At a study session this week, Abilene City Manager Jane Folz explained how city employees are safely returning to work, and how budget shortfalls are being managed
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
