1 a: government by the people
; especially: rule of the majority
b:
a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and
exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of
representation usually involving periodically held free elections Source: Merriam-Webster
Democracy requires citizen participation, and the actions that a citizen is called upon to take include voting; paying taxes; becoming educated -- and then continuing lifelong education to ensure that knowledge and skills keep pace with advancements not only to meet current and future employment demands but also to remain aware of local, state, national and world events as well as cultural and social forces that shape our society.
Bearing one's civic responsibilities with integrity and consistency can be demanding and at times difficult, but there are many tools, resources, and support services available to help individual citizens as well as a community in their efforts.
To assist in these efforts the following is presented:
In addition, you will find a wealth of Open Government information from the New York State Department of StateCommittee On Open Government, the agency with jurisdiction on all matters regarding:
And there is LOTS more coming soon! So browse the site and take a look at what is currently available, and feel free to reach out through our Contact Page if you have any additional questions, comments, thoughts, or ideas to share.
DurhamForThePeople.org: Community Renewal and Growth Through Open & Transparent Government
