Public Policy Blog

JUNE 16, 2013

It’s through the strategy and policy produced by elected officials, that administrative professionals translate, create context for, and craft these campaign promises into actual deliverable results to the publics and constituencies. Image: Wikipedia. All hope is not lost, however, since there are “hundreds who are wise.”

Leadership 52

Leadership Elected Officials Public Administration Supervision 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

I and many activists were against public funding, but it happened anyway. Rather than adamantly saying "no," I came to realize that since advocates mostly lose out on such initiatives--except if the city or state requires a public vote--we should be focusing on mitigating the problems from such facilities and increasing the benefits.

Transportation 52

Transportation Parks And Recreation Economic Development Urban Planning 52

Public Policy Blog

JANUARY 12, 2016

Why “meeting people where they are” matters: 1) We are generally a passive voting audience, if you meet us where we are, in theory we are more likely to participate – right? Check out the full schedule and join the conversation with #BigBlockOfCheeseDay. Look out world.

Social Media 40

Social Media Housing Engagement Accountability 40

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The second strand is my continuing investment in the patient slog that is public sector and public policy reform, in this case informed by following the work of Jennifer Pahlka. At first glance, the advice to “stop telling constituents they’re wrong” is a short essay on the arcane, even trivial.

Regulations 59

Regulations Public Sector Government Constituents 59