Category Archives: Civic Learning

Pioneering Forum on Public Employee Pensions

The Common Knowledge team supported Marin County officials in planning and facilitating a very well attended educational forum on sustainable public pensions on the evening Read More »

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Will California voters act on their “special order”?

From time to time I’ll visit a bakery and see the “orphan” order on sale.  Why was the cake ready to proclaim “Happy Birthday Jesse” Read More »

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Revisiting the Civil Rights Act

On this day, March 15, in 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson sent the Civil Rights Act to Congress. Lengthy applications. requirements to have another registered voter Read More »

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Public appreciates forum on sticky topic

As they face the challenge of sustaining delivery of vital services with less funds, many city managers are looking at the option of sharing services Read More »

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How are you celebrating today’s anniversary?

On October 10, 1911 – 100 years ago today – California held a special election to consider a variety of political reforms such as: Should Read More »

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First Impressions of a Public Hearing

This spring and summer, our colleague Emily Thompson provided invaluable support — especially on the new videos and bi-lingual interviews – before she went back Read More »

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