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Local Government
City councils, budgets, and how local decisions get made.
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Reading a City Budget
Video walkthrough of revenue, expenses, and public meetings.
Read resourceHosting a Listening Session
Facilitation tips for respectful community conversations.
Read resourceReading a City Budget
Video walkthrough of revenue, expenses, and public meetings.
Read resourceHosting a Listening Session
Facilitation tips for respectful community conversations.
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Decoding the City Agenda
How I stopped being intimidated by local meeting packets.
Read publicationThree Minutes at the Mic
Preparing a respectful public comment for the first time.
Read publicationDecoding the City Agenda
How I stopped being intimidated by local meeting packets.
Read publicationThree Minutes at the Mic
Preparing a respectful public comment for the first time.
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