Community Engagement - City of Longmont

Community Engagement

You are invited … to participate!

A graphic shows four levels of how the City works with the community. The top level is Partner, colored dark blue. It says the City and community work as equal partners and share decisions, but this is the least common method. The next level is Involve, in green. It says the City offers regular chances for community input, listens to the community, and uses that input, but the City still makes the final decision. The third level is Consult, in orange. It says the City asks for community feedback and considers that feedback when making decisions. The City is the decision maker. The bottom level is Inform, in dark blue. It says the City gives the community accurate, balanced information, and the City makes the decision. This is the most common method.
The City of Longmont encourages and welcomes its residents to be involved in all aspects of city government.

 

There are many ways to get involved in your community—from staying informed and sharing your opinions to volunteering your time.

 

The City of Longmont uses a range of approaches to engage residents. These include sharing information, listening to community input on specific projects, and working together with individuals and organizations to provide important services.

 

Getting involved begins with a click.

 

Below are several ways you can participate with the City of Longmont.

What is Community Engagement?

Community engagement means working with the community to listen, share ideas and provide opinions for decision makers to consider.

 

A good process makes space for many voices, especially those who are often left out, and explains how people’s input will be used in the final decision.

Resources

Interested in creating change through engagement? Check out our latest resources for creating your own Community Engagement Process!

 

The City’s community involvement resource manual, Community Engagement Guide, is a guide to how and when the City might use these different community involvement processes.

 

Train yourself in the art of Community Involvement by viewing the Community Engagement Training.

 

Interested in a quick-learn on a specific technique? View these “one-pagers” to get a flavor for a specific way of managing group process.

 

For more information about Longmont’s Community Engagement activities or opportunities, contact Dylan Zamora-Silva at (303) 651-8441 or Maria Tostado at (720) 698-0119. 

Our Partners

The Community Involvement Team values various organizations who champion and build community involvement skills. These agencies include:

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