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Tips for Effective Citizen Involvement

  • Golden Valley has a variety of methods to provide information and solicit your input on matters that concern you. Participate early, ask questions, and present your views to council members and at public meetings.
  • Whether dealing with elected officials, staff, or other citizens, be respectful and don't personalize differences of opinion.
  • Listen, and do your homework. Talk to neighbors about the issues so you can understand them from various perspectives.
  • Look at the big picture. Council members have to do what's right for the entire city. Try to tie your point of view to larger quality of life or community interests.
  • Be prepared to compromise. Stand up for your beliefs, but recognize that your neighbors are entitled to views different from yours. Intolerance poisons the commons.

 

 

 

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Golden Valley City employees display the original railroad sign, circa early 1900s, from the city’s first whistle stop at Winnetka and 10th Avenues. (Photo by City staff and Sign courtesy of Golden Valley Historical Society)
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