On this half-hour program, the panel explores what motivates individuals to participate in state, local, and community governance and the consequences of the public’s lack of involvement. Factors to consider include the need for civics education beginning in grammar school, what issues are the most galvanizing, the role of political parties in fostering participation by underrepresented populations, and the consequences of inaction.
Guests:
Debbie Walsh – Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Harry Pozycki – Who is Chair of the Citizen’s Campaign, which works to cultivate a culture of service and develop a new generation of leaders.
Phyllis Salowe – Executive Director of New Jersey Citizen Action, a citizen watchdog coalition.
Arlene Gardner – Director of the New Jersey Center for Civic and Law-Related Education.
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