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How Can Local Governments Build Public Trust?
September 7, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Speakers: Dina Graser and Pamela Robinson
The national infrastructure deficit has been estimated at close to $400 billion, and much of it rests at the municipal level. Before local governments can raise these funds – through taxes, fees, or other revenue sources – residents must trust that the money is needed and that it will be spent wisely. On September 7, Dina Graser and Pamela Robinson presented findings from their new paper, which explores the notion of trust in government and sets out five key ingredients for achieving it.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Dina Graser is Senior Advisor at IMFG, Project Director of the National Housing Collaborative, and a consultant on strategy, policy development, and engagement.
Pamela Robinson is Associate Professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Community Services at Ryerson University.