Statement of Principles
We are a non-partisan group seeking to restore a sense of community, transparency, and
respectful civic engagement.
We can see a breakdown of healthy, representative, solution-oriented engagement locally,
statewide, and nationally. We are citizens who believe that research, transparency,
engagement, and good will centered on finding win-win solutions can help fix what is broken.
We believe good government starts locally and can set an example statewide and nationally, as
well.
We want to create an environment where citizens feel welcome to get involved and be engaged.
We know strong communities thrive on volunteerism, and volunteers need to feel valued and
respected. We feel barriers to serving our community should be lowered to the greatest extent
possible and that new people should be actively sought and encouraged to become involved.
We also seek to create an environment where differing opinions are welcomed, and civil, fact-
based discussion is encouraged.
Therefore, to promote a renewed sense of community, a healthy exchange of ideas,
and a sustainable local government, CIVIC supports the following:
Transparency and Factual Honesty
CIVIC promotes the open and prominent sharing of public information, comprehensive agendas
and thorough minutes that reflect the business of the Town of Amherst, its schools and other
committees. CIVIC also feels town leadership should ensure committees are supported and aided in operating successfully, information is widely distributed to the community, and "fact-checks" for the citizenry are provided when there is misinformation.
Active and Supportive Democracy
Amherst requires volunteers to run all aspects of town business. Without engaged people, our
community cannot thrive. To that end, CIVIC recruits and promotes non-partisan citizens to
serve in elected positions, appointed jobs, or in the myriad roles for events and/or commissions.
A Stable and Sustainable Amherst for the Future
CIVIC supports sensible policies that will attract an engaged and energized population from
across the economic and demographic spectrum, well into the future.
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