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Community Groups Focus Group <br /> Brainstorming session on citizen involvement - January 28, 1998 <br /> Participants: Kappy Eaton, League of Women Voters; Kathy Madison, Eugene Chamber of <br /> Commerce; Lisa Arkin and Jan Spencer, Citizens for Public Accountability; Greg McLaughlin, <br /> Friends of Eugene; John Belcher and Mikael Lund, past speakers at City Council Public Forums. <br /> Ideas for Improvement: High Priorities <br /> Each of the seven people participating were given five votes to cast. There was no "dot loading ". <br /> # of Dots Ideas for Improvement <br /> 3 Multiple formats for reporting public testimony at public hearings <br /> e.g., electronic City Council -- citizens can give input via phone or electronic <br /> means. City Council knows results during their meeting. <br /> Another example is ODOT public hearing, where individuals verbally gave input <br /> to a recorder <br /> 3 Policy should reflect public will. Acknowledge public input and what public <br /> desires. Explain rationale and basis for decision, link to citizen input. <br /> 3 Council commit to a more aggressive policy for diversifying top City staff <br /> positions. More diversity = diverse elements of community feel there is better <br /> access and representation. <br /> 3 Greater outreach to young people <br /> Focus a meeting on their needs, issues. <br /> Special invitations sent to schools. <br /> Council members personally acknowledge /encourage involvement so that <br /> the pattern continues <br /> 11 -7 <br />