MSU Extension Civic Engagement

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Elections and COVID-19

Published on July 6, 2020

Safe voting during a pandemic.

Decision making in communities

Published on May 5, 2020

How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.

Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs

Published on May 5, 2020

Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.

Charrettes go virtual: A state-of-the-art process helps a community stay-the-course during COVID-19

Published on April 14, 2020

COVID-19 impacts inspire a virtual master planning charrette process, to be highlighted by an upcoming webinar series.

A zoning moratorium should only be done with caution

Published on April 8, 2020

A local government might adopt a moratorium to prevent development until rules are established. This is not without legal risk. Do so with caution and make sure the municipal attorney is directly involved.