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General Information

• Cost: $35.00
• Recording Duration: 62 Minutes
• Broadcast Date: October 28, 2020
• Credits Available for Self-Reporting: 1.0 CML

Webinar Overview

Why do local government outreach efforts commonly result in public meetings attended by “the usual crowd”? The people who participate in council meetings or public hearings rarely reflect the full range of identities, ages, and perspectives within the community. This webinar will address more inclusive outreach strategies to build broad coalitions with all community members.  

Educational Objectives

Local governments that gain a diversity of perspectives have a greater understanding of how policy choices impact different communities, leading to better overall decision-making when it comes to policies and programs. In this webinar, attendees will learn essential strategies for inclusive public engagement, including on-line engagement, and how to identify and build relationships with community organizations and groups as the basis for broad-based outreach. Inclusive public engagement will help your agency reduce misperceptions and mistrust and build a more cohesive community.  

Presenters

• Shanna Crutchfield, Founder, Voices for Equity (VOE), and Community Outreach Program Manager, Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
• Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Director, City of Renton.
• Tracy Burrows, Executive Director, MRSC.