Anyone who lives or works in King County is invited to register as a Citizen Councilor How to register?Go to www.CommunityForums.org (outside link), click on "Register" window and follow the instructions.
Why register?You need to register to receive notices of upcoming forums. Only registered councilors are eligible to participate in the forums. Where and when are the forums?Forums are organized by fellow Citizen Councilors at homes, workplace or libraries 2-4 times a year during a one-month participation window set by the Auditor. When notified of an upcoming round of forums, you will be able to select the time and place that works best for you on the Countywide Community Forums' website: www.CommunityForums.org. If you prefer, the Volunteer Coordinators will help you choose the most convenient forum over the phone. |
 | Do you want to get more involved? If you would like to be more involved in Countywide Community Forums, you can volunteer to be a Community Forums Host/Convener. Conveners find a convenient meeting place and conduct a forum session. You can organize your own group or volunteer to convene a group of citizens who have already registered. Please register as a convener or contact us to let us know that you are interested. There are also opportunities to get involved as an outreach volunteer. Outreach volunteers help spread the word about the community forums to their community or organization. In particular, we are looking for outreach volunteers in South King County. Contact us by email or by calling (206) 296-1633.
What to expect at a forum?
At each forum meeting, 4-12 participants: - Watch a short video and/or review a brief written summary of the key facts and different perspectives on the issue under discussion.
- Take two minutes each to state their views on the topic, uninterrupted by other members of the group.
- Participate in an open group discussion.
- Complete an “Opinionnaire®”: a confidential survey tool that asks specific questions about the current topic and the forums process.
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| Will I need to recruit others? Not unless you request it. If you register as an individual, you will be matched by the forum coordinators with other Citizen Councilors in your area and given a choice of meetings to attend at places and times that are convenient to you.
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