Issue Paper

 Tom Galloway on

PUBLIC  ENGAGEMENT

Getting the public to participate in civic affairs can be a challenge.  People lead busy lives and various commitments can make people a bit disengaged.  However, we need public input on a variety of issues in order to make informed decisions and need to make those opportunities easy. We also need to ensure that representation and engagement is sought from sectors of our community that represent cultural and social diversity.

• We need to provide multi-faceted opportunities for public engagement including on-line surveys, round-tables, committees, roadside signage for upcoming Open Houses, newspaper and radio advertising

• Promote widely the webcasting of Regional Committee and Council meetings

• Continue to request Rogers to broadcast Regional Council meetings

• We must improve our communications with residents and businesses impacted by road construction

• Reach out directly to culturally and socially diverse groups for engagement opportunities

• We need to continue to educate the public about Regional services versus City services