Raglan Community Board
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Listen, learn and research before committing to actions as a first-time applicant for a board position.
Seek balanced representation on our community board.
Fight for simple democracy, election and representation without bias, and a genuine local voice.
Support robust public engagement and freedom of speech, hear all views and act on the best.
Identify unrepresented groups and seek to engage representatives.
Review and discuss existing public engagement policies.
Utilise technology to improve communication.
Listen, learn and research before committing to actions as a first-time applicant for a board position.
Seek balanced representation on our community board.
Fight for simple democracy, election and representation without bias, and a genuine local voice.
Support robust public engagement and freedom of speech, hear all views and act on the best.
Identify unrepresented groups and seek to engage representatives.
Review and discuss existing public engagement policies.
Utilise technology to improve communication.
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