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

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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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• Read comments from participants about the summit
  
  
• Read a quantitative survey of participants
  
  
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• Read the executive summary prepared by the Hampton Roads Partnership

 

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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

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