Record #:

4157

Author(s):

Henzey, Debra

Abstract:

Local governments use various approaches for communicating with citizens, such as televising meetings or setting up Web sites. Three boards of county commissioners tried a different approach; they held meetings away from the county seat. No agenda was set. The goal was to listen; to respond to concerns; and to attract people who are not usually active in civic and political affairs. Citizen-outreach efforts in Buncombe, Catawba, and Halifax Counties are profiled.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 64 Issue 3, Spring 1999, p17-28, il, f

Subject(s):

County government; Political participation