Civic Capacity

Civic Capacity

The Deep Brief: Happy Anniversary!

Vol. IV, No. 1 - It was three years ago that Civic Capacity launched.

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William Lutz
May 22, 2026
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Three Years In: What We Built Together

Three years ago today, I hit publish on the first edition of Civic Capacity and waited. That first day, two hundred people took the time to read a few words outlining an ambitious, but vague idea, a newsletter talking about local government decisions and how they impact our communities. I remember thinking that was either a great start or a quiet warning that nobody actually wanted to read about zoning variances and budget line items. Turns out, they did.

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