A crowd-sourced poem from those in local government about the communities we aspire to have.

With government officials hoping for more trust and the public asking for transparency and ethical behavior, there is one solution that addresses both sides: public engagement.

Leading during rocky times doesn't come naturally to many, but contentious leadership and courageous engagement can help gather the chaos into manageable focus.

To truly be successful you must enter the realm of community-owned processes, and be prepared to listen, listen, and listen some more.