Doing Democracy Differently: How to Restore Power to the Public

All are invited to a pre-election talk that addresses what the public can do to get local governments working better for everyone!
Voter turnout in local elections is generally poor, some elected offices get filled by acclamation, trust in decision-making processes is low, and conflict has become endemic. Democracy doesn’t have to be this way. Journalist Richard Johnson, co-author of the inspiring new book Democracy’s Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public, aims to get at the practical measures we can adopt at the local level to restore our local democracy to health and improve the quality and durability of local decision-making. A conversation with Johnson, facilitated by award-winning former legislative bureau chief for the Vancouver Sun and CTV BC and former CHEK news anchor Jim Beatty, will follow the presentation.

Hosted jointly by Oak Bay United Church and the Community Association of Oak Bay.

Location: The OBUC Sanctuary may be accessed via Granite St. For those with mobility limitations, the level ground entry to the accessibility lift may be found on the left (east side) of the main entrance ramp.