1. Samantha Wolfe, Strategic Planning City of Gainesville
How Can I Stay Engaged?
Samantha Wolfe, Strategic Planning City of Gainesville
Citizens Academy
April 25, 2018

2. Civic Engagement. “individual and collective
Civic Engagement “individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern”
Individuals, families and communities are integral to Gainesville’s civic health.

3. Vote in Local Elections
General Elections in March
Run-off Elections in late April or early May
November 2018 Ballot Initiative

4. Participate in Citizens Academy

5. Join or Start Your Neighborhood Watch Group
Monthly meetings, sponsored by GPD in coordination with established subdivisions and communities.
Meetings often attended by city staff like Code Enforcement and PDS to address issues or upcoming projects in the area.
Visit GPD calendar of events online to learn more about locations and dates.

6. Attend In-person Meetings
Commission Meetings
Board & Committee Meetings
Town Hall Discussions
Workshops
Topical Charrettes
Budget Ironwood
Design of South Main street
Town hall discussion about storm events

7. Apply for a Board or Committee
20+ Boards and Committees
Quasi-Judicial
Advisory
You will be receiving additional information from the city clerk’s office providing detail of the different boards and committees.
Residents and students can voluntarily participate and there are difference eligibility requirements for each committee; some requiring residency in the city and not.
Quasi-judicial boards: has some limited authority and makes formal recommendations to the CCOM; ex: Development Review Board
Advisory boards: do not have judicial authority and simply advise the CCOM; ex: Bike/Ped Advisory Board
CRA Advisory Boards: a board to represent each of the four CRA districts & provide advisory suggestions to the CRA.

8. Share Your Feedback & Ideas
Online Surveys
Telephone Forums
Focus Groups
Virtual Engagement
and

9. Volunteer Your Talents & Time
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
Public Works
Housing & Community Development
Volunteer Portal Coming Summer 2018
Youth Sports
Ironwood Golf
Course
Senior Programs
City Hall Front Desk
Adopt-A-Street
Downtown Festival
Hoggetowne
Medieval Faire

10. Thank You.