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What's Next California Deliberative Poll: PBS Special

This video contains excerpts from the PBS documentary on the What's Next California Deliberative Poll® on governance reform in California.Read more »

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Welcome to Shelbyville

Welcome to Shelbyville, a documentary about local officials and community members in a small town grappling with demographic shifts aired on PBS May 24, 2011.Read more »

Open Government, Healthier Communities?

This study suggests a more transparent government may lead to a more engaged community. But does more information, all by itself, help the public make better decisions? Scott Bittle from Public Agenda comments on the study by the Pew Internet and American Life project with these questions in mind. Click here to read Bittle's article in the March 3, 2011 issue of Public Agenda Alert.

Sample Public Engagement RFPs/RFQs

The Institute is collecting requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for qualifications (RFQs) relating to public engagement work. Please share your documents so we can assist other local agencies in preparing their own documents. Read more »

NLC Publication Promotes Constructive and Civil Participation

Beyond Civility: From Public Participation to Problem Solving presents seven principles and a number of examples that can help local leaders build a culture of constructive participation and democratic governance in their communities.

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SPONSOR THANK YOU!

The Institute is grateful to the James Irvine Foundation for its support of the Institute's Public Engagement Program.

A Local Official's Guide to Immigrant Civic Engagement

Insights and examples to help ensure greater public involvement of immigrant residents.

A Local Official's Guide to Working with Clergy and Congregations

This guide explores strategies for developing effective working relationships with clergy and congregations.

Civic Participation in California

Civic Participation is a compendium of articles that appeared in Western City magazine from July through December 2008.

Second Issue! Perspectives on Public Engagement and Local Government

An e-newsletter for local officials and others. Released December 2011.

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