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Civic Engagement <br /> Recommendations <br /> Aspirational Goals <br /> Continue with the civic engagement <br /> In 2037,Everett has a robust civic engagement program <br /> that has continued to grow and improve.City staff have programs that are already in place, and <br /> experimented with new technologies,techniques,and build on those strengths. <br /> events that allow for meaningful interactions between <br /> city government and the people it serves. The committee applauds the work of the Communications and <br /> Community Engagement team and supports its ongoing work. <br /> Every neighborhood in Everett has a thriving The committee urges city officials to continue to fund and support <br /> neighborhood association.All neighborhoods are this very important effort.Committee members also offer the <br /> involved in some way with the city,whether it be following suggestions as ways to build on the existing program: <br /> service on a board or commission,the adoption of a <br /> neighborhood park,or the facilitation of efforts to COUNCIL COMMITTEE&COMMISSION MEETINGS should be strongly <br /> resolve specific issues.The civic engagement program promoted.These meetings are open to the public,but public <br /> embraces the multi cultural diversity of the city.All attendance is often minimal.The city should actively promote and <br /> perspectives are welcome in city government. advertise these opportunities for Everett residents to observe and <br /> offer comment on these public processes. <br /> The city has been diligent about measuring community <br /> participation.City staff have developed data touchpoints, VOLUNTEER WORK should be promoted and celebrated.A broad <br /> such as attendance at public meetings and participation pool of people have volunteered for city committees and other <br /> in surveys.A significant percentage of Everett residents programs.These individuals deserve recognition,and this is a good <br /> are engaged in a dialogue,deliberation or program way to encourage even more people to volunteer. <br /> with their city government.Everett's achievements in <br /> community participation serve as an inspiration to other <br /> cities within the region.A cultural shift has occurred since <br /> 2017,and this shift has inspired more residents to become <br /> actively involved in their city.Residents have a strong <br /> sense of pride in,and belonging to,the City of Everett. <br /> 4 ,; ' ` • Everett Animal Shelter <br /> volunteers work with <br /> potential dog and <br /> x< cat adopters.Photo: <br /> • t' sM1 <br /> 'rte" Volunteers and friends <br /> at the annual Mutt <br /> Strut event. <br /> I _i .� -_ <br /> ti <br /> Y ' 4 <br /> JJ- <br /> • <br /> . <br /> 28 <br /> 29 <br />