Tag: better public meetings

Walking a Mile in Each Other’s Words in Anchorage

March 2, 2026

On January 29, 2026, Anchorage residents gathered for a public forum that set out to do something both simple and profound: help neighbors “walk a mile in each other’s words.”...

Local Democracy in Boulder Gets a New Look

November 1, 2024

On September 26, 2024, the Boulder City Council piloted a first of its kind “Community and Council Forum,” a reimagined version of the traditional “study session.” These study sessions are...

If You Want to Improve Local Democracy, Start by Getting to Know Your Community

December 1, 2023

If you want community members to participate productively in public meetings, it helps to have a high level of knowledge about their attitudes, history, and networks. Where do you they...

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