Civic Engagement Research Meet-up's​
From 11:00am - 1:00 pm on
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Monday - January 27th, 2025
Monday - February 3rd, 2025
Monday - February 10th, 2025
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Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone—and don’t forget a notebook! Together, we’ll dive into researching the questions generated during our Voter Engagement Catalyst. These questions focus on the duties, roles, and boundaries of our city government and will form the foundation of a collectively written compendium for civic education. Answers will be sourced and cited, using the primary texts of the Gulfport City Charter, Comprehensive Plan, and budget.
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Just a few of the questions we’ll be researching include:
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Does the council earn a living wage?
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What are the metrics for determining ward designations?
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How can citizens gain traction and contribute to problem-solving with the council?
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How are the citizen-led initiatives converted from proposal to action by the city council?
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Are there guidelines or outlines for how council members are to hear the needs of their constituents?
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll work together to find answers, striving to clarify and articulate the roles and responsibilities of our local government. Your contributions will help create a resource that empowers our community and deepens civic understanding.