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2009 Hampton Roads
Civic Engagement Summit
“Our Region, Our Future”
April 4, 2009

Presentations and Small Group Dialogue facilitated by:

Chris Gates, Executive Director, PACE
Chris Gates is a national leader and advisor to the Obama Administration on the state of our democracy and the interaction between citizens and government.

Suzette Denslow, Chief of Staff for Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones
Suzette Denslow is Chief of Staff for Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones. She has extensive experience in local government having worked for the Virginia Municipal League for over a decade. 

Dr. Quentin Kidd, Associate Professor, Christopher Newport University
Quentin Kidd is a frequent speaker and media commentator on politics and the author of multiple surveys organized by the University's political center, which he manages.

 

PROGRAM

Hampton Roads
Civic Engagement Summit
“Our Region, Our Future”

 

8:30 a.m. Coffee and Information Tables
Regional Issue Ballot


9:00 a.m. Bob O’Neill, Executive Director, ICMA

Critical Intersections!
High-achieving regions
Communities well-governed
Responsibility and accountability for our common future

ALL requiring the same components:

A.) Accessible, timely and reliable information to support accountability
B.) Proactive Communication
C.) Open, transparent decision making processes
D.) Engaged citizens (assumes all categories) doing “public work” together


9:20 a.m. Chris Gates, Executive Director, PACE

(with time for questions)


10:00 a.m.
BREAK


10:15 a.m
The Batten Surveys – Dr. Quentin Kidd, Christopher Newport University


10:45 a.m.
Small Group Dialogue

What do we need for open, transparent decision making related to public policy choices?

What is the role for citizens on priority action issues? What are the information needs for proactive engagement?

How do we increase proactive, two-way communication?
What about mutual accountability?

How can citizens be connected regionally?


12:00 p.m. Reconvene to Hear from Dialogue Participants


12:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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Hosted by:
Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement


With it's partners:
Future of Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Partnership
The Planning Council
WHRO