The Good Nation Foundation
Project Title
For core support of NYC Speaks, a public engagement campaign to identify the policy priorities of diverse communities around New York City
Date
Mar. 10, 2022
Duration
12 months
Description
In New York City, the public is often disengaged or excluded from political decision making. This has contributed to persistently low levels of satisfaction and trust in local governance. Fiscally sponsored by the Good Nation Foundation and supported by local and national foundations, NYC Speaks is a nonpartisan initiative designed to engage marginalized communities and empower them to inform the policy priorities of the new mayoral administration. NYC Speaks is partnering with civic and community-based organizations around the city to collect community-generated data and develop actionable, community-informed priorities, policies, and programs that the government can incorporate into its budget and decision making.