January 2007
Intermediate to advanced
760 pages
23h 12m
English
CAROLYN J. LUKENSMEYER AND WENDY JACOBSON
Engaging Citizens in Governance
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
—Margaret Mead

Washington, D.C., has a long and well-documented history of problems in government management, resulting in residents highly distrustful of, and disconnected from, decision makers. In 1999, Mayor Williams launched a process to renew people’s faith in government and involve them in changing the status quo. During a seven-year partnership with AmericaSpeaks, the mayor’s office held ...
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