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Inclusive Public Engagement

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Inclusive Public Engagement

Local governments throughout California have experienced a variety of benefits thanks to inclusive public engagement. ILG provides tipsheets and resources to effectively plan and implement inclusive engagement strategies.

These resources range from the benefits of, and steps for planning successful engagement and specialized approaches to issues such as budgeting, land use, immigrant engagement, and economic development. 

Whether its supporting and connecting with local leadership programs as a pipeline to engage specific populations, or partnering with local community based organizations to reach beyond the small slice of the public that most frequently attends meetings, ILG’s inclusive public engagement resources will point you in the right direction.

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The Basics of Public Engagement

Information and resources about the “basics” of public engagement benefits, principles, design, and other related topics to help local and regional agencies successfully involve residents and others in local public decision-making.

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Going Beyond the Usual Participants

Research, resources and case stories to help ensure that participation in public engagement efforts more fully reflect the demographics of your community.

This includes information about ways to work with community partners to engage a broader cross section of the community, including youth and  immigrant residents, as well as how to work more effectively with clergy and congregations.

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Immigrant Engagement and Integration

Resources and case stories to help local officials in California successfully engage and integrate immigrant residents into the civic and public life of their communities. Also see information about pathways for legal permanent residents to achieve U.S. citizenship, and strategies for local officials to support these citizenship efforts and to engage new citizens in their community.

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Partnering with Community Based Organizations

Resources and case stories to help facilitate partnerships between local governments and community based organizations. Community-based organizations can offer unique and important insights into the challenges and opportunities facing residents in their area and can help local officials improve their ability to communicate and connect with a wide range of community members.

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Engaging Clergy and Congregations

Resources and case stories about how working relationships between local officials and clergy/ congregations can deepen and diversify public engagement and extend local agency outreach.

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Measuring Success

The benefits of sustained, effective and inclusive public engagement are significant. However, investing time to understand what works and what might (or can) be improved is challenging. Here you will find resources to help measure success in your own community, examples of how ILG is evaluating our Public Engagement Program’s efforts and ideas for sustaining public engagement work.

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