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Show Gift jf the Model II m juries IHKSi ities Process Administrators at ail levels of government are faced with the very real problem of divining how best to implement citizen participation as a means of revitalizing our land. The Model Cities program is, in part, an attempt to accomplish this task the concept of the role of citizen participation components in earlier federal programs, it is necessary to recognize the difference between citizen participation and citizen control. In a speech delivered on November 22, 1969, by Robert H. process by which Baida, HUD's former Deputy individual communities are able to apply federal resources to programs which have been locally conceived Assistant Secretary for Model Cities, the Nixon Administration made it clear that the Model Cities Program is not to be controlled by citizen through a and developed according to locally determined needs and priorities. The process is federally supervised by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the program is locally defined by each participating groups; that control and responsibility rests government. If you believe "citizen participation" means "citizen control" city. In a speech to the Annual Meeting of the U. S. Conference of Mayors on June 17, 1969, Assistant HUD Secretary for Model Cities and Governmental Relations, Floyd Hyde, stated that the three basic objectives of Model Cities were to improve the delivery of services, to make appropriate changes in existing institutions, and to strengthen local government. The first of these objectives needs no comment, but the latter two objectives are very closely connected with the aspect of Model Cities which has been the subject of the most controversy, citizen participation. The Demonstration Cities Act of 1966 can be read as a mandate, almost unlimited in application, to improve the quality of urban life. Model Cities therefore, is concerned not merely with the tangible problems of urban existence but also with deeply significant human concerns such as the dignity of the individual and his ability to influence the decisions which affect his life. Consistent with this concern is the specific mandate in the Act for "widespread citizen participation." This phrase is clearly indicative of the recognition by Congress of the with local or, that you do your thing your own way - - you are not necessarily wrong - - but you are in the wrong program; those are not the - - - - rules of the Model Cities experiment. If, on the other hand, you see the Model Citie$ Program as a way of changing the "business-as-usual- " attitude of the establishment, as a way to marshall resources toward a common goal, (1.) by you becoming deeply involved in the Model Cities planning process, (2.) by you being monitors of the conduct of projects and activities, (3.) by you participating in the evaluation of the local program, (4.) by you making recommendations as to the allocation of resources, (5.) by you seeing to it that Model Neighborhood resident employment is maximized, (6.) by you seeing to it that relocation plans make some sense and properly carried out, then you are in the right program. It must be remembered that it is the traditional institutions of government which are charged with the reponsibility of furthering the ideals of democracy through the ballot; Model Cities is charged with the more tangible objective of improving the quality of urban life. Model Cities Businessmen, inferior status of poor neighborhoods in obtaining access to and in manipulating the "System to their own benefit. The mandate for citizen participation is, therefore, expressive of the legislative intent to make the "System" work for those people for whom it has not worked you are presently in business or are planning to go into business, we can help you create profits and job opportunities. If well previously, making local institutions more responsive effective, and more efficient. , free consultants available who will assist you in your business operations in the areas of: We have more The Model Cities concept is founded upon the belief that the basic political processes are the right ones to develop and that the federal should devote its government resources to linking the disadvantaged into the regular institutional channels. The Johnson Administration began to realize that the traditional "band-aiapproach" to problem solving simply does not work and that it is better to strengthen existing institutions than to proliferate new ones. The present administration has placed a heavy burden of proof of need upon those who advocate the creation of new HUD officials have institutions. d repeatedly emphasized that existing public and private institutions must be strengthened to become more responsive to the needs of all citizens. In order to clearly understand how Model Cities has departed from Model City is on the move. Move with it. Join a task force. Youll be helping yourself, your family, your neighbors, your community. The Model City task forces are planning programs to meet your needs. You can help in any area that interests housing, education, employment, health, crime and delinquency, recreation and health & social services. Model City needs you . . . residents who care about today and tomorrow. This is By your program. joining a task force, you'll be insuring your future. We need your support in order to your support needs. Drop by our Community Office at 119 E. 21st So., or call us at 467-941Do it . . . today! This is your chance to speak up, have your say, to contribute your talents and energies to your community. Come on ... to the task force meetings. 6. Accounting Administration and personnel management Production Community relations Financial management Organization and planning management Management evaluation Marketing analysis Merchandising and advertising WRITE, PHONE OR COME INTO OUR OFFICE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. DO IT TODAY FOR INCREASED PROFITS AND JOB OPPORTUNTIES TOMORROW Salt Lake County Department of .No fee Community Development Telephone: 359-379- 5 444 South 2nd West no. 210 |