Download - Civic Engagement in Washington, DC
CIVIC LEADERSHIP
As imagined by Rory Slatko
Advisory Neighborhood CommissionerANC 3D
ChairmanOrganizing Labs, Inc.
Facilitator for Leadership Theory and DevelopmentThe Leadership Academy
Regional DirectorNACURH, Inc.
Training and Public Engagement AssociateTruman National Security Project
Rory Slatko
Class:Junior
School:SPA
Major:PoliSci
Hometown:Originally from Delaware
INTRODUCTIONShifting power in a shifting world
- Parag Khanna, Foreign Policy
The 21st century will not be dominated by America or China, Brazil or India…but by the city.
A majority of the world’s population now lives in metropolitan areas.
What are you doingwhile you’re in this city?
And what about this city?
LOCAL CIVICSThe communities that we’re a part of
National Capital Region
Policy decisions have an impact on the entire metro area, and are often made in a regional context.
District of Columbia
Central cities are now growing faster than their suburbs.
Northwest
Largest quadrant, including the central business district, the Federal Triangle, and the museums along the northern side of the National Mall.
Ward 3
Our representation at the city-wide level happens by Ward. We’re represented by Councilmember Mary Cheh.
ANC 3D
Your Backyard:Foxhall, Kent, New Mexico/Cathedral, Palisades, Spring Valley, Wesley Heights
ANCMy experience in local government
What is an ANC?
The Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 created ANCs to represent residents.
Deciding to Run
Working for Students
Big Project #1: Mayor’s Task Force on Students in Higher Education
ORGANIZING LABSBig Project #2
I’m elected.Now what?So what?
Communities require cultivation.
That’s the idea we’re putting into practice.
We’re shifting the
focus.
Our mission is to empower the next generation of organizers with innovative trainings, technologies, and strategies to create change in their local communities and governments.
GET INVOLVEDHow to be a part of local changemaking
ANC
Organizing LabsEverything in between
