Policy Impact and Civil Engagement

Policy Impact and Civil Engagement
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Policy Impact and Civil Engagement
Citizen participation takes place in different forms and levels. Schmidthuber et al. (2019) indicate that public participation in civic duties is a primary ingredient for social changes, the emergence of appropriate policies, and the proper utilization of public budgeting. As a result, the researcher underlines the value of individuals frequently attending local government meetings that require public input because their presence and inputs act as a form of public oversight leading to desirable governance. In this activity, I attended an Open Town Hall meeting to interact with my local representatives. I participated in discussions about areas requiring legislation and ongoing bills in the Senate.
Being part of an online community in an Open Town Hall interaction session was informational and eye-opening about the diverse ways one can contribute to the policy formulations in their region. The discussions explored various issues, including the street families’ challenges, water, and retirement insurance aspects for the locals. Hearing diverse inputs and feedback for the politicians confirmed individuals’ fundamental role in engaging these representatives in such forums. The flexibility arising from the online engagement made it e...