What other Citizen Councilors have to say about CCF...

"Thank you CCF for all you do.  We were happy this last round to host a group of UW students in the Communications program... The students received credit in their Deliberative Government class for attending our CCF meeting.  It was good to have this group of young people in our discussion, especially given their plans to work in journalism and public policy.  Keep up the good work!"
Sharon Scully

"This program helps communities engage, not just in critical thinking, but in pursuit of positive solutions for King County in these uniquely challenging times.  I can't wait to get involved in the next series of discussions, and encourage anyone interested in helping to build a more responsive democracy to participate." 

Kyle Cruver, Board member, Vashon-Maury Island Community Council

"I think this community forum program is an excellent way to engage ordinary people to participate in the dialogue of decision-making and to deliberate on what proposals they hope their policy makers should implement." 

Kathleen Vogel

"I can give my opinion and not have to be shy about standing in a big public meeting to give it.  No need to attack or feel stress.  Just a good way to build community." 

Katharine Grubb

"I hosted a group for the last round of forum discussions.  It was a gas!  I'm looking forward to the next round." 

Todd Boyle

"Although I ended up finding the topic too broad to discuss 'fully' and to reach meaningful decisions/shared values, I still loved the process of hearing other citizens' thoughts and ideas on what would improve the county's ability to set good budget priorities and how best to fund them.  I learned a great deal from the forum!"

"This is a great process.  I would love to see all people do it and for the councilmembers and other leaders to actually use the results for decision-making.  Probably the biggest impact is engaging citizens in dialogue -- it promotes civic engagement."