David Jenkins is a city councilor and Local Conversation leader in La Plata, Maryland. He joins Norm to discuss his work with the city’s budget, particularly his efforts to share financial information in a simple way that lets residents participate in the budgeting process. (Transcript included.)
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Parks and recreation departments handle a lot more programs and face a lot more challenges than many people may realize. So, here are a few things that newly elected officials should know about this department as they step into their role.
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You decided to put your passion into action by running for office. Your message resonated with local voters and propelled you to victory. Congratulations! Now what? Here’s some advice from elected officials, as well as Strong Towns members and staff.
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Erin Joyce, the mayor of Braintree, Massachusetts, joins host Tiffany Owens Reed today to discuss what it’s like to build strong towns as an elected official.
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It’s election season, and whom your community chooses for local office goes a long way to determining what path it takes in regards to development. Here are the questions you should be asking your candidates.
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Serving in local government is the most direct and important way you can shape the policies that affect your community—and here are 10 core concepts that will help you do so in a way that meets your place’s needs.
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Cities should rethink how they do public engagement if it doesn’t come with a strong educational component.
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Mayor Erin Stewart is helping create a brighter future for New Britain, CT.
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Local leaders must challenge the status quo around how we build our cities. Here’s how to bring colleagues and civic officials around to your position.
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