Municipal Monitor Q3 2017 | Page 44

Online Engagement
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Online engagement provides a dedicated space where the public can depend on finding the right information versus misinformation often distributed by the media or special interest groups. with physical disabilities who are less likely to attend a public meeting, but are comfortable participating online.

Online engagement provides a dedicated space where the public can depend on finding the right information versus misinformation often distributed by the media or special interest groups. This means you can help manage the terms of a conversation before it manages you. It helps with early issue education, along with context and expectation setting. It will draw more people out to public meetings which provide the opportunity for deeper understanding and debate.
The right online engagement platform will reach people on their phones. This is important for rural
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