Trust is a cornerstone of vibrant communities, and many New Hampshire cities and towns benefit from strong connections and civic life. For municipal staff and officials, volunteers, and engaged citizens who value engaged communities, there may be additional pathways to foster and enhance public support and trust at the local level.
Join Dr. Bruce Mallory, senior fellow at the Carsey School and co-author of the NH Civic Health Index, and Nate Bernitz, community & economic development field specialist at UNH Extension, for an interactive virtual workshop on building trust in communities. This session will delve into why strengthening public trust is an important challenge and opportunity facing local government today. The workshop will examine trust indicators, recent trends, obstacles to cultivating trust, and bold, actionable strategies to develop and deepen trust between municipalities and the communities they serve.
Sponsored by UNH Extension and the Carsey School of Public Policy
Presenters:
Dr. Bruce Mallory: Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, NH Listens; Carsey Senior Fellow
Nate Bernitz MPA: Community & Economic Development Field Specialist, UNH Extension
Resources:
2024 New Hampshire Civic Health Report
Social, Civic, and Institutional Trust: Necessary Conditions for a Pluralistic Democracy
Understanding Public Trust at the Local Level
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Nate Bernitz (nate.bernitz@unh.edu / 603-678-4576) prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Direct inquiries to unh.civilrights@unh.edu. Link to full civil rights statement.
