Brick City becomes first ‘Civic City’ in country, prioritizing practical solutions, problem-solving, and empowering citizens to drive government from the bottom up. As we watch the dysfunction of our national government, where just keeping the doors open seems like an accomplishment, it is tempting to simply point fingers and express frustration. But as President Franklin […]
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Along with The Citizens Campaign, Mayor Ras Baraka announced an initiative declaring Newark the “First Civic City in the Nation.” The initiative, titled “Newark: The Pioneering Civic City,” plans to work with schools and colleges in the area to increase civic education, collaborate with other civic organizations to increase engagement and to provide everyday citizens […]
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Harry Pozycki of Perth Amboy was once a politician. In 1998 he founded a good government group, The Citizens Campaign. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been interested in civic engagement. The two came together Wednesday to declare Newark the first so-called Civic City in America. “A Civic City is a city where all citizens have […]
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Power Civics is now being taught at Rutgers Newark School of Public Affairs, and was incorporated into the Rutgers Honors, Living and Learning Community program. During an engaging class, Newark Civic Trustees Brian Taylor and Victoria Lowery, joined by The Citizens Campaign Founder Harry Pozycki, detailed our 10 Step No Blame Problem Solving method to Dr. Jyl […]
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