Does the electorate
speak
through
a tally of individual choices
or as
a collaboration of individuals
with
shared opinions?
Does the electorate
speak
through
a tally of individual choices
or as
a collaboration of individuals
with
shared opinions?
Self governing is a blessing, yet a burden on the citizen. Together the burden may be lightened, so how could the precinct organize to encourage civic participation while minimizing the costs, of time and effort, for each individual?
The challenge facing self-governance is changing circumstances and the, consequential, changes in the precinct’s priorities? Improving communications between precinct citizens has, obvious, benefits. A friend of a friend (FOAF) network could be efficient for relaying dialog between people that know each other; making it a robust and inexpensive means to disseminate and discuss civic concerns in a speedy manner. Publishing majoritively shared civic priorities provides legitimacy for collaborating with fellow citizens & electeds on public policy, spending, and taxation.
Is there interest in working, as a precinct, to improve our civic circumstances?
What are the precincts shared interests?
How can the precinct increase financial opportunites for its constituents?
Can we make a better tax policy?
Can the citizenry show support for spending?
Ensure each citizens is capable of follow the money.
Continuous develop of bills,ordinces, and resolutions during the year.
Ongoing measuring of support during the year.
Coordinate all levels of public policy.
Citizens verifying, inspecting, analyzing, and discussing ledger data is of fundamental importance for ensuring informed discourse, citizen participation, and sound decision-making.