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Commissioners and study panel weigh neighborhood councils, outreach to boost public participation
Summary
Multiple commissioners told the Study Commission they support community or neighborhood councils and stepped‑up outreach to improve public participation. Commissioners suggested digital groups, newsletters in utility bills, and in‑person listening sessions as ways to reach rural and younger residents.
Several sitting commissioners told the Study Commission that low public participation constrains government effectiveness and suggested neighborhood or community councils, newsletters and online outreach to close the gap.
"I really like the idea of neighborhood councils," Commissioner Russell O'Leary said, noting the charter authorizes their creation and saying well‑organized councils could help commissioners hear local concerns more regularly.
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