[Green] Fwd: Transforming Democracy Together

Thu Jan 2 11:17:39 CST 2025

Thanks, Dawn

I have asked the Washington County Commissioners, through the  county
grants officer, if there is any interest in the Building Civi Bridges Act.

George & Gwen Banziger; 740-434-5685; 740-434-3354 (mobile)

On Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM Dawn Hewitt, FUUSM office assistant via
Green <green at fuusm.org> wrote:

> A potentially interesting read (or two) in this newsletter that the FUUSM
> office received out of the blue.
>
> George, please note the first item on Building Civic Bridges. Greenies,
> look at the third item, on the emissions reductions goals and actions of
> Boulder, Colorado. Also interesting are the lists of communities who are
> sustaining members of this initiative. Wouldn't it be great to figure out
> how it is that local governments can be encouraged to buy in to efforts
> like this?
>
> FYI.
>
> --dawn
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: National Civic League <ncl-ncl.org at shared1.ccsend.com>
> Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
> Subject: Transforming Democracy Together
> To: <fuusm.office at gmail.com>
>
>
> January 2025 Newsletter
>
> Transforming Democracy Together
>
> Our public institutions often fall short in fostering meaningful
> collaboration between officials and residents to address difficult
> challenges. The National Civic League is driving a transformation in
> democracy to improve systems for local problem-solving. In 2025, we’ll
> advance participatory democracy, strengthen civic engagement, and elevate
> innovative practices through our programs and events. Join us by
> contributing to the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map
> <https://7spuonoab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001s1PLi-M4Im5_v29DXfwsAPve1_FhSwvrKVLuMGsxpd_-KaQEzC4JdlmKzWtmvI_z2TuhcIrQYLHWHSEg_jAdb0F1vivnhCmNxX7hMgZz23651EIVzZBSAu28NOW5L1mwsy2Blmn67t8_dxs9BxIruJfG7e9t7UnbAjhfkIlJ-fq5s2FHCAd3mwbzDu_VSp3yDalOZfD4lkY=&c=TeKaIFaEUX6wLd6TfdUAsi1quO7Wk_zwJnmUhrBONqI3IEeYbxHFbQ==&ch=XUmMZhEGvgzFwkrsmyhKXXN4j9Gn9IutlU2bdZqzazh1t0Wy1_z-lQ==>,
> engaging with Civic Genius
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> to support this vital work.
>
> The Potential of the Building Civic Bridges Act
>
> Centering the Community in City Council Retreats
> Community-Driven Climate Action
>
> There is new momentum behind the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), a bill
> that would help communities address the root causes of division in America.
> This month, the League’s Center for Democracy Innovation worked with
> Resolutionaries, a nonprofit organization that has been advocating for the
> bill, to organize a meeting in Washington to discuss how the field can
> support this critical legislation.
>
> Read more
> <https://7spuonoab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001s1PLi-M4Im5_v29DXfwsAPve1_FhSwvrKVLuMGsxpd_-KaQEzC4JdtgyYfOmyYR_LAixfmV8tgYQwA4wjrWx29nUH4SIwjcFxwJFJCQancrTu_6O2Hm9Qiv___0WubUgyJDBoM4eo5HZd6QjqmeLNJnC2nIdSZ3zocmpRHthl2sABky25Gn0qeRyBH364LaA5ULmR8Ci8gCvjmiRZaCCbzrCWu31keiU8AI5KW94oUo=&c=TeKaIFaEUX6wLd6TfdUAsi1quO7Wk_zwJnmUhrBONqI3IEeYbxHFbQ==&ch=XUmMZhEGvgzFwkrsmyhKXXN4j9Gn9IutlU2bdZqzazh1t0Wy1_z-lQ==>
> .
>
> In many cities, one overlooked event holds significant potential to
> strengthen relationships between elected officials and the public: the
> annual city council retreat. While resident participation is typically
> limited to observation, these retreats could go beyond internal strategic
> planning. By integrating public input before, during, and after the
> process, they can become a powerful platform for meaningful engagement. Read
> more
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> .
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> One of the cities making measurable progress by engaging the community to
> address climate change is Boulder, Colorado, which recently announced that
> it achieved a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 compared to
> 2018. By collaborating with nonprofit groups and community members, the
> city is well on its way toward its goal of a 70% reduction from 2018 levels
> by 2030.
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> Read more
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> Equipping Local Leaders to Improve Civic Health & Transform Systems of
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> The Unify America Challenge: A Worthwhile Tool for Deliberative Pedagogy
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> (Journal of Deliberative Democracy)
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> Participatory Budgeting: Accomplishments, Challenges and Prospects
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