Community Engagement

The “Own” level of engagement is designed to provide the public with final decision-making power. In this level, public officials and city administration may partially or entirely turn over control and management over to the public. Although the most popular example of an own engagement is through a public voting process, there are other ways to accomplish this level of engagement. 

It is important to consider community capacity and access to resources to assist in decision-making. Leadership should work with the community to outline goals, expectations and what supports are needed to be successful.