Citizen Councilor Network

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About the Citizen Councilor Network and the emerging Community Forums Network

Dec 9 '09

Author:

John Spady

The Citizen Councilor Network is overseen by the King County Auditor's Office in Seattle.

This method is used in support of the Countywide Community Forums (of King County).

Notes

The cost to conduct a "round" of the network is highly variable. The more volunteer support you can find the lower the costs will be. The maximum cost is estimated to be the amount if a single round (of perhaps 1000-2000 participants) is totally underwritten for all elements: video production of the issue(s), printing, distribution, meeting management, public relations, web support, etc. This amount should be within the financial means of philanthropic organizations and/or government assistance programs.

For more information, please leave a message for John Spady at: +1-206-296-1633. I will return your call asap.

Method Data

Minimum Participants:

Maximum Participants:

Minimum Duration:

Maximum Duration:

Maximum Cost:

US$30

Participant Selection:

Open to all

Stages (other):

Deliberation

Public Interaction Method(s):

Public presentation to county government; County Auditor releases report of opinions and values of participants; press release to local media; independent media coverage; Twitter and Facebook updates

Decision Method(s):

Participants express their collective opinions (through the final Auditor's report) to county government for their internal consideration and analysis.

Governance Contributions:

Conflict Resolution

Preference Articulation

Issue Polarization:

4 - Polarized

Issue Interdependency :

4 - Often Interdependent with Other Issues

Kind of Influence:

Raise public awareness

Best for:

Achieving Public Goods

Addressing Identity-Based Issues