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The People's Guide to City Government

"It happens all the time – a member of your community phones City Hall looking for something, or wanting to voice a concern in front of Council, but they aren’t sure who to talk to, or where to start. Pointing people in the right direction is an integral part of being a Clerk, but it sure would save a lot of time if the public had a better idea of how the local government decision-making process works! Here are 3 ideas that can help make the job of your Clerk easier: 1. Infographics The City of Indianapolis, its Chamber of Commerce and the organization People of Urban Progress have created a great infographic called The People’s Guide to City Government. It’s a great resource to help the community better understand how local government decisions are made, and where they should go to participate. Costing anywhere from $500 - $1500 and being created by almost any marketing agency, infographics are 30 times more likely to be read than text articles

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The People's Guide to City Government