Introducing the Civic Capacity YouTube Channel

A new opportunity to learn more about local government here in Miami County

Today, this publication is pleased to announce that it is launching the Civic Capacity YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@civiccapacity

Many of the local governments here in Miami County have their own YouTube channels where these governments post their public meetings. However, the fact that these channels exist is not exactly well publicized. The Civic Capacity YouTube Channel is designed to be a central location for local government meetings here in Miami County.

The channel will not only have city government, but also local school board meetings as well. The purpose is to help our citizens not just read about the decisions being made in local government here in this publication, but also have an easily accessible place where these meetings can be watched.

Another important aspect to this channel is to allow for comments. Some local governments do not allow comments on their social media channels, including YouTube. However, by providing these videos on our channel, this publication is providing our YouTube audience an opportunity to interact with the videos by leaving their own ideas and insights.

We would encourage all our readers here at Civic Capacity to head over to www.youtube.com/@civiccapacity and look at the catalog of public meetings we have already collected since December 1st; there are recordings of meetings from the City of Troy, City of Tipp City, Village of West Milton, Bethel Local Schools and the Troy City School District.

Of course, if you have any ideas or comments that you wish to share, please do not hesitate to reach out at pinnaclestrategiesltd@gmail.com. And again, thank you for your continued support of Civic Capacity!

What Do You Think?

Were you aware that local governments have YouTube videos of their meetings? Have you ever watched one? Do you think this new service will be helpful? Our paid subscribers are more than welcome to leave their ideas and insights in the comment section.

A New Way to Support This Work

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