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A political campaign may be about hope, but governance is about translating hope into action, a far tougher task. While every public administration is shaped by events, its fate is often determined early. With the right plan, resources, organization and approach, it can face challenges, overcome setbacks and keep the public’s trust.

While civic tracking systems remain difficult to use, fund and sustain, a large (and growing) segment of the US population resides in communities with such systems. The question is not whether these rating systems will continue to grow, but whether we will find one that can easily and efficiently guide our future decisions

As our interest in (and ignorance of) civic affairs declines, partisan noise muffles thoughtful voices. As we opt out of the civic enterprise, more power flows to wealthy elites. To realize America’s promise, we must systematically exploit new networks and technology—one community at a time

As our interest in (and ignorance of) civic affairs declines, partisan noise muffles thoughtful voices. As we opt out of the civic enterprise, more power flows to wealthy elites. To realize America’s promise, we must systematically exploit new networks and technology—one community at a time.