We believe that effective governance requires engaging the public. Using alternative formats to reach out is intended to make City government more transparent to our residents and business leaders. We hope the outcome is more open and authentic communication, and ultimately, more informed decision making by elected officials.
The City conducts Community Outreach to:
- Request community input for a Master Plan, i.e., Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Waterfront Master Plan
- Encourage participation on a City Board, Committee or Commission
- Invite to attend and participate in a Town Hall meeting
- Identify community budget priorities
- Conduct surveys
- Inform about emergency management, crime prevention or City events
- Announce new initiatives, new employees or new businesses in town
- Ask for feedback and provoke conversations
- Explore the future
Types of Community Outreach
The Mayor, City Council and staff have initiated community outreach efforts by use of the following:
- Visiting with community groups where they meet: the Library, Harbour Pointe Retirement Center, Rosehill Community Center, YMCA, Local coffee shops
- Setting up booths at community events: Touch-A-Truck, Lighthouse Festival, National Night Out, Farmer’s Market
- Posting to social media, i.e., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Sending out online surveys for participation and feedback about the Economic Development Committee and Comprehensive Plan
- Speaking at Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and Rotary meetings
- Attending Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings, and Eagle Scout Courts of Honor
- Opening Lighthouse Park and Boating Season
- Volunteering with local non-profit groups to improve the lives of others, i.e., Community Garden, Packs for Kids, Cocoon House, Dawson Place, Special Olympics, United Way
- Business outreach to owners of businesses in Mukilteo to learn about what they do and learn about their experiences working with City staff
- Celebrating 100 year birthdays with residents
