Municipal Monitor Q3 2017 | Page 44

Online Engagement
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Online engagement provides a dedicated space where the public can depend on finding the right information versus misinformation often distributed by the media or special interest groups . with physical disabilities who are less likely to attend a public meeting , but are comfortable participating online .

Online engagement provides a dedicated space where the public can depend on finding the right information versus misinformation often distributed by the media or special interest groups . This means you can help manage the terms of a conversation before it manages you . It helps with early issue education , along with context and expectation setting . It will draw more people out to public meetings which provide the opportunity for deeper understanding and debate .
The right online engagement platform will reach people on their phones . This is important for rural
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