Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Embedded Files
What is a Citizens' Assembly?
What is a Citizens' Assembly?
Check out our Citizens' Assembly resource page for more information.
How can I support the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
How can I support the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
There are many ways to support the DCA! You can make a financial contribution to "Unify Dayton" which will support our first Assembly, as well as Assemblies to follow. If you're interested in receiving regular updates, you can sign up for our update newsletter to get the latest information on the Assembly.
How was the topic selected for the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
How was the topic selected for the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
A focus group of randomly selected residents partipated in selecting a topic for the Assembly. The participants from the focus group were presented with a range of topics to choose from that were generated from the annual Dayton Survey and pressing issues facing the community. The Ohio State University IDEA facilitated the focus group and provided the findings to the Advisory Board for review and action.
How are people selected for the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
How are people selected for the Dayton Citizens' Assembly?
The delegates are selected at random by a process called "sortition." Sortition is the process of selecting delegates at random, in order to obtain a representative sample of City of Dayton residents. The Ohio State University IDEA is leading the sortition process.
How is the Dayton Citizens' Assembly funded?
How is the Dayton Citizens' Assembly funded?
The Dayton Citizens' Assembly has been financially supported by the organizations listed on the "Our Partners" page. The Assembly's primary financial partners are the City of Dayton and the Democracy Funders Network. The Assembly has also received generous in-kind support by the Ohio State University IDEA, Dayton Mediation Center, Dayton Metro Library, and FIDE North America.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse