Citizen Involvement
Citizen involvement in public decision-making. Below are ways you can become involved!
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Community Compost Program
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Composting is a way to speed up the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food scraps, into valuable natural fertilizers that can enrich soil and plants. In addition to improving soil health, composting has a variety of environmental benefits including conservation of natural resources, reduction of energy use, and diversion of waste from the landfill.
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Citizen's Leadership Academy
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This 12-week course provides a comprehensive perspective of Avondale city government, with interactive and informative workshops on topics ranging from how the city runs to future development. Participants have the opportunity to tour various city parks and facilities, get a close-up view of public safety vehicles and apparatus, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at all city departments.
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Business Survey
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The Avondale EDGE team is doing a temperature check! No, not the weather We want to know how business is going?! What’s working well? What challenges are you facing?How can we help?!
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How We Engage
The City has adopted the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) spectrum as part of the overall strategy to guide public engagement in projects. The spectrum helps us determine goals and keep our promise! The levels of engagement are:
 | INFORM |
| CONSULT |
| INVOLVE |
| COLLABORATE |
Understanding Avondale City Council Meetings: A Guide from the City Clerk
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Have you ever wondered what happens during a City Council meeting in Avondale? In this video, the Avondale City Clerk breaks down everything you need to know about participating in and understanding a typical City Council meeting. Learn the difference between unscheduled public appearances and speaking on an agenda item, what agenda items are voted on, and when staff presentations or discussions occur. Get empowered to engage in your local government! For agendas and more information, visit AvondaleAZ.gov/CouncilMeeting.