Everyday Democracy

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10. Touring Amsterdam by canal and on foot, learning about the city’s attempts at historical reckoning and making the hidden parts of its history visible

9. Clarence Anthony from @leagueofcities on the evolving role of local leaders and making city hall more responsive and accountable to citizens

💡 Here are some highlights from Merle’s recent trip to Amsterdam for the #CityLab2022 summit: (all photos except #4 courtesy @BloombergDotOrg)

Merle left the summit inspired by the possibilities of integrating a number of these ideas in the work of Everyday Democracy! Stay tuned for some highlights and insights. (3/3)

The summit shared perspectives on making city government more accountable to citizens, building public trust, using culture & dialogue as tools for engagement, and developing solutions with communities out of a creative positive potential, not just out of a negative need. (2/3)

Merle recently had the opportunity to attend #CityLab2022, a global innovation summit hosted by @BloombergDotOrg and @AspenInstitute. (1/3)

Happy Thursday! Have you planned your vote yet? 🧐

This Thursday @ Noon EST, @CTDemocracyCenter is hosting a panel on barriers to voting (moderated by our own Val Ramos!). The hybrid event will be in person at @CTOldStateHouse and streamed live on Facebook. Register for free at: bit.ly/UntanglingTheT…

🗳️ Election Day is two weeks away! Have you: ✔️Checked your registration? ✔️Found your polling place? ✔️Looked up who & what's on your ballot? Download our Plan Your Vote guide at: bit.ly/EvDemPlanYourV… and share your voting plan below! #Vote #DemocracyIsOnTheBallot

#CTHBoardHighlight on Valeriano Ramos Jr.! Valeriano is the Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships & the Equity Officer at @EvDem since 2010. His work & civic experience bring so much to the CTH Board of Directors. cthumanities.org/ct-humanities-… @LGSusanB

🗳️Today is a great day to make your plan to vote! bit.ly/EvDemPlanYourV…

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