The Reformer's Roundtable, a group of "individuals and organizations" pushing for change in Philadelphia, are writing an agenda to reform how Philadelphia's government leaders make decisions and how well they involve people in the process. They're calling it a Reform Agenda.
And, in a spirit of openness, they are allowing citizens to write it.
They've launched an editable version of the Agenda -- yep, a reform Wiki -- at www.reformballot.org (click on "edit agenda".)
There are some things that won't change. Those are the core values that form the group's R.E.F.O.R.M. Compact, and you can read them here.
But, if you agree with those enough to sign on to the Compact, you can change the things that surround those core ideas -- and create the Agenda. You have until the end of March to do it.
Then, starting April 3rd you'll get a chance to vote on the Agenda, and the group will take it to the candidates to get them on the record about it.
If it sounds a bit complicated, it's actually terribly easy once you check out the Web site (excellently designed by Evolve Strategies). There's even a map so that you can see where other reform-minded people are, in connection to you!
The Reformer's Roundtable, which is convened by Philadelphia Forward, believes this is the first time that policy has been developed via Wiki. It's certainly the first time I have heard about it in Philly. Either way, it's cool. Go take a look.
Comments (2)
This is pretty cool. I signed on.
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March 13, 2007 8:48 AM
The City needs to enforce its codes & ordinance as they relate to home ownership. They should put out a pamphlet stating the owners responsibilities such as:
snow removal, trash regulations, basketball nets on curb lines and public right of ways, grass cutting, trash strewn lawns and pavement, noise levels etc. This pamphlet should be distributed with the water bills to every household in the city. Real estate offices should have to give this pamphlet to anyone buying a home.
Posted by Regina Scuron | March 20, 2007 8:48 AM