San Luis Obispo, CA - Do you want to see change in your community?
Do you want to have a voice in the decisions being made? Attending and speaking at local public meetings – meetings of your city council, school board, CSD – is an important place to start.
But maybe you’re concerned that you don’t know how to go about it. Join the Civil Discourse Committee for this online forum on April 7 at noon to learn how public meetings are run and how you can contribute and make your voice heard. Get tips on listening and speaking skills that can make you a more effective communicator. Register to attend at lwvslo.org.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
The goal of the LWV Civil Discourse Committee is to restore public trust in institutions and leaders by encouraging respectful interactions at public forums and by engaging in mutually respectful, courteous, and orderly communication. Working together we can make it happen.
The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older, of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.
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