Instruction
State why you chose this particular meeting agenda. What is the city’s organizational structure. 1-point, 2). There are different agendas discussed on a given meeting day. Talk about them in detail to set the stage for your analysis. They might range from: affordable housing for seniors, granting permits to adult daycare, upgrading parks, improving parks, zoning of any kind, etc. What are the concerns of the residents? I suggest you pick a day when the subject/issue you are concerned about is being discussed. Most cities have their schedules publicly available. 2-points. 3). Using the legislative framework outlined in chapter 3 of your course text, plus Sabatier (1988), An advocacy coalition framework of policy change, discuss the social problem, individuals/ groups concerned about the problem and why. State how they approach the history including providing the history and feasibility. What strategies do they use to advocate for their issue? Here think about the skills you need for a successful policy advocacy. It persuasion, hard research data, use of evidence, or do they speak emotionally about the issue? 10- points. 4). Using your social work skills, argue how you might have successfully persuaded the council to come to your side. Here, think about the qualities needed for a good social worker to solving a conflict. 7-points. Please follow the distribution of points above to inform your focus priority.