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On the topic of city meetings, there has to be a way to change this dynamic. Working people are just never going to be well represented at an weekday afternoon
by jakelarkin 10y ago
On the topic of city meetings, there has to be a way to change this dynamic. Working people are just never going to be well represented at an weekday afternoon meeting and we end up with biased policy. There has to be another way that politicians can get feedback about the needs of their constituents, and earn votes for good work.
- BurningFrog 10y agoBeing governed by those who can and will go to a weekday afternoon meeting to speak their mind doesn't feel that far from being ruled by YouTube commenters.
- pdx6 10y agoIn general, there are community meetings that happen on weekends and after work hours. City staff show up to these after their workday. These events, in general, are weak politically to voice opinions. Showing up to daytime meetings is very effective, but would probably require some sort of community organization to find people who can take the time off.