Convening public conversations about how to define trust in government – i.e., what does it look like?
2. Establishing and adhering to a set of principles to help promote civic engagement 3. Providing federal, state and local government agencies with a set of best practices for citizen participation 4. Educating the public about government accountability efforts 5. Recognizing and rewarding agencies and citizens for their vital roles in keeping our democracy healthy, vibrant and strong Without addressing this core challenge, any reforms to government transparency are likely to be cast aside – perceived as “business as usual.” Building upon the record breaking participation in the 2008 elections, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity now to implement the types of changes that are needed to restore public confidence, increase citizen participation and strengthen our democracy for all.
