Connected, Engaged, Participatory Community
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Goal Citizens are involved in decisions that affect them; act as stewards of the environment; and are connected and responsible to each other, the environment, and their government. |
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Increase number of neighbourhoods with active and engaged community associations
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Increase to 35% by 2020 | There are 7 community associations registered in good standing under the Societies Act, up from 5 in 2014. | |
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Increase number of City partnerships on special events and joint projects
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5% increase by 2020 | City partnerships number 38 in 2017, up from 35 in 2014 | |
| Increase percentage of population that regularly volunteers | 5% increase in volunteerism by 2020 | Information not yet available | |
| Increase number of new, unique, or annual opportunities for public participation | 3% increase by 2020 | Public engagement events dropped to 47 in 2017 from 60 in 2014 | |
| Increase direct engagement with hard-to-reach audiences (% of major consultative processes with at least one direct opportunity) | 10% increase by 2020 | Not available | |
Rationale
Engaging the community is part of the City’s democratic responsibility; fosters a greater sense of community and pride; and leads to better and more strongly supported civic decisions. A connected, active community strengthens the social safety net and makes people happier.
Jurisdiction
Medium. The City determines its approach to public engagement and involvement in decision processes. The overall community connectedness is less determined by City action.
Progress
The City collaborated with Government to examine how it engages with the public in decision-making. The City will use feedback obtained in this process to make changes to how it communicates and interacts with the public. Read the Yukon government report (pdf) for more information.