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 online surveys, roundtables, 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