Civic Leadership

Community Engagement Programs enable residents to participate in the revitalization of their neighborhoods through groups like the Community Enhancement Team and opportunities like neighborhood planning sessions.  We also see ourselves as bridge builders, connecting residents not only to each other, but also to social and political institutions -- City Hall, the police, City Council, and other local partners.  Essentially, CE programs encourage and support the development of civic leadership skills so that residents play an integral role in shaping the future of their community.

Jose Toro, Robert LaCates and Helen Gurska present their group's ideas at the first North Bellingham Hill neighborhood planning meeting.