2283 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENGAGED CITIES
NETWORK DECLARATION OF SERVICE PROGRAM,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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RESOLUTION NO. q3
WHEREAS Cities of Service brings together and supports mayors and city leaders to harness and focus
the energies of our citizens to solve pressing public problems and build stronger communities.
WHEREAS cities, home to many of the world's most persistent challenges, are well-positioned to bring
leadership, energy, and innovation to tackle pressing public problems; WHEREAS local government works
better when it is open to the ideas and talents of citizens and engages them to help identify and solve
public problems.
WHEREAS citizen contributions can take many forms,from defining and prioritizing problems,to
generating ideas and volunteering their time, creativity, and expertise.
WHEREAS citizens have deep expertise in their own lives and in what's best for their families and
communities — and this expertise can be leveraged to deliver better services and solve public problems.
NOW,THEREFORE, we resolve to advance a coalition of mayors and city leaders from cities large and
small to harness and focus the energies of our citizens. Cities of Service coalition members work
together to increase authentic and robust opportunities for citizens fo take action in our cities by:
•Developing comprehensive strategies focused on engaging citizens and established community
partners to the areas of greatest local need to help create safer, healthier,thriving cities.
•Working with mayors and city leaders in other cities to spread best practices that accelerate
citizen engagement, produce real and measurable results, and improve quality of life; and
•Calling on other mayors and city leaders to join this global movement to build stronger cities by
changing the way local government and citizens work together.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day oft /�p.; , 2023.
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MA OR MARCO MCCLENDON
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CITY CLERK, PATRI IA JOPLIN
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