La Plata Engagement

The Town needs to improve our citizen outreach and information sharing. This is a critical need, as seen from feedback from our FY 25 budget process. There were many negative comments about the lack of budget information, other than the minimal and required two-week public hearing notices and materials included on Town Council agendas.

Let’s look at a better way from Strong Towns (Community Engagement That Works).

 Now here are examples from different communities, including Charles County.

Upcoming podcasts/videos: 2025 La Plata Election schedule, MDOT 2025 Transporation Consolidated Transporation Program (CTP), and La Plata Priorities.

YouTube Video Link

References: 

• Holly Springs, NC - Strategic Plan/Dashboard 
• Chapel Hill, NC - 2024-2025 Budget Development 
• Charles County, MD Stay Engaged 
• Frederick County, MD - Budget Portal