We have just posted an excellent new study by public engagement experts, Dr. Barnett Pearce and Professor Kim Pearce, entitled, “Aligning the Work of Government to Strengthen the Role of Citizens“.
Sponsored by a grant from the Kettering Foundation, the Pearces’ report surveys California administrative leaders from cities and counties, learning their changing views of “public [...]
We had a sold out crowd of over 75 attendees at yesterday’s “Public Engagement: The Vital Leadership Skill in Difficult Times” seminar co-hosted by the City of Napa at the historic Hatt Hall downtown. The half-day training included officials representing eight area cities, a county, and local school district, along with several civic leaders.
The training [...]
Here’s an interesting piece from InvolveUK’s Edward Andersson about the relative progress the national governments of Great Britain and the US have made towards greater public participation. Interestingly, much of the good the UK Government has done in this area has been supporting local government efforts: “I think the UKs real strength lies in institutionalizing [...]