Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Engagement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Gallup staff propose monthly "Meet N' Greet" series to boost transparency and public engagement
Summary
City staff proposed a monthly 'Meet N' Greet' led by the Mayor, Council and departments to improve transparency; councilors discussed Q&A protocols, scheduling and outreach to encourage constructive public participation.
City staff proposed a monthly 'Meet N' Greet' series to increase transparency and improve two-way communication between departments and residents at the Jan. 6 council meeting. Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez, Community Development Project Manager, outlined a pilot plan that would begin with larger sessions featuring the Mayor and Council, then move to smaller, department-focused Q&A sessions.
Discussion among councilors focused on session protocols, staff participation in Q&A, meeting times that encourage attendance and methods to ensure productive engagement. Councilors asked that staff consider accessibility and outreach so that residents who cannot attend weekday meetings can participate. The proposal did not request funding approval and was presented as a scheduling and outreach initiative for Council feedback.
