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Community Engagement

In a democracy, community involvement is key to making good decisions.  But securing the active involvement of citizens can be a challenge in our fast-paced world. The people who show up at community meetings aren’t the only ones with an interest.  Learn more about strategies for improving community involvement.

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ChatGPT: What You Need to Know
August 31, 2023

Harnessing the potential and mitigating the risks of this powerful new tool.

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Polco community engagement
Follow this Proven Strategy to Reach Underheard Voices
Jessie O’Brien, lead writer, Polco
Aug 02, 2023

Healdsburg, California, puts immense effort into reaching populations who don’t usually have a seat at the table.

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The Evolving Community Survey: Common Problems with Traditional Surveys and How They Can Be Avoided
Jul 26, 2023
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In this webinar, presenters from ICMA Strategic Partner Zencity will discuss best practices for community surveys and the tools you can use to improve your own.
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Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) for Local Governments
How to Improve Citizen Relationship Management for Local Governments
Jennifer Elliott, director of product marketing, CivicPlus
Jul 25, 2023

Expert tips for enhancing communication with your residents and the overall civic experience.

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Career Compass No. 102: Responding to Public Criticism
June 8, 2023

As we advance in our local government careers, we will all face public criticism—sometimes fairly, sometimes not. How will we respond?

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Action Matters: Five Strategies for Sustainability that Actually Work and Build Community Support
Rachel Kilburg, assistant city manager, Iowa City, IA
Jul 12, 2023

How Iowa City, Iowa, used a mix of encouraging incentives, hopeful messaging, and grassroots engagement to steadily reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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How American Cities and Counties Are Enhancing the Permitting Experience
Aug 31, 2023
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Free webinar to help enhance the permitting experience for residents and staff.
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Local Government Online Payments
Three Ways Governments Can Modernize Digital Infrastructure While Improving Accessibility and the Payer Experience
Pete Friesen, Tyler Technologies
Jun 20, 2023

When the process is simplified and inclusive for all parties, there can be an increase in government trust and resident satisfaction.

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Livability in Long Beach: The Importance of Placemaking for Community Well-being
June 9, 2023

The Thursday morning general session at ICMA’s Local Government Reimagined Conference in Long Beach, California

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