Healthy Democracy is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in designing and coordinating innovative deliberative democracy programs. Their mission is to elevate the voices of everyday people, bring new faces to public decision-making, and foster a more collaborative democracy. Through their various programs, such as Lottery Selected Panels and Citizens Initiative Review, they aim to build faith in democratic governance by demonstrating how people from diverse backgrounds can work together productively and fairly.
With a focus on inclusivity, empowerment, representation, collaboration, and integrity, Healthy Democracy strives to bridge political differences and create hope by engaging citizens in civic and political processes. Their initiatives, such as the Petaluma Fairgrounds Advisory Panel and the Eugene Housing Code Changes project, bring together ordinary residents through democratic lotteries to advise local governments on important policy questions. By involving new voices and perspectives, Healthy Democracy aims to strengthen democracy and foster a more engaged and informed citizenry.
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