Title: Importance of Strong Communication in Local Government | Diligent Insights
Headings: The Importance of Strong Communication in Local Government
The Importance of Strong Communication in Local Government
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Content: Some local governments have dabbled in allowing citizens to serve as bloggers for their communities. Other communities rely on a resident’s newsletter. For these types of initiatives to be successful, staff needs to share updated information so that writers can write meaningful content. It’s important to have strong communications in local government because we live in a representative democracy where citizens have the freedom to make their voices heard. Our government structure is designed where we elect people to speak for our wishes in local government. There’s no question that technology makes it easier for local governments to get messages directly to their citizens. Local governments also have to remember that communication is a two-way street and they must also listen to their constituents and create channels to gain feedback from them. Input from citizens is part of the diversity that helps local government councils make good decisions. Advances in technology have opened up new channels for communication in local government. Staff and elected officials still have some work to do in many cases to utilize them in the best way to actively engage with citizens.