Reaching Diverse Constituencies in Local Government

High-performing local governments strive to engage all residents to ensure policies, services and decisions reflect their needs, perspectives, and values. This can become more challenging as diversity grows and existing mechanisms might not be effective. CGR has been engaged to help a fast-growing town in Massachusetts evaluate and improve its community engagement practices.

CGR will assess and recommend improvements to the Town of Hopkinton’s current engagement processes with the goal of increasing participation in government activities, including attendance and involvement in boards, commissions, and committees. CGR will also provide training for existing members of these bodies and town staff to enhance their engagement skills and foster equitable and inclusive participation.

For more information, contact Alice Carle. 

March 25, 2025 CGR Briefs Edition