Advance Arlington October Program: Are Local Governments in Sync with their Constituents? A Conversation with Libby Garvey and Justin Wilson

Start: Wednesday, October 09, 2024• 6:00 PM

End: Wednesday, October 09, 2024• 9:00 PM

Location:Mason Square, George Mason University's Arlington Campus Auditorium•3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington , VA 22201 US

Join with YIMBYs of NoVA to attend the Advance Arlington October Program - Governing in the 21st Century: Are Local Governments in Sync with their Constituents? A Conversation with Libby Garvey and Justin Wilson.

Sign up to attend in person here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-century-governing-are-local-officials-in-sync-with-constituents-tickets-1014874907167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Advance Arlington, Agenda Alexandria, George Mason University's Schar School for Policy and Government and Office of Community and Local Government Relations for this special event with two distinguished elected officials as they prepare to step away from public office: Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey and Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson. Topics will include:

*Are the “Alexandria Way” and the “Arlington Way” still effective for constituent input?

*How has local government changed in the last several decades?

*Lessons learned from economic development and housing controversies.

*Civility in public engagement in our polarized times.

*How technology is / isn't being used to engage the public.

*Are local government decision makers reaching young constituents who make up a growing population?

*Does one-party control of a local government hamper compromise?

*Advice for current and future local elected officials.

Registration is Closed