Discussion Paper on Future of Rural Governance Published

governance · October 2020 · Denman Island

A four-page discussion paper on the future of rural governance, including the possibility of rural self-government and direct democracy, has been published in the Flagstone community paper on Denman Island. The paper addresses sustainability, community resilience, and adapting to environmental and societal changes.

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  • “In this October’s issue of the Flagstone community paper on Denman Island, there is a four page discussion paper asking questions about the future of rural governance...So to advocate for Direct Democracy for your unorganized Free Spirit community would be a worthwhile goal in itself.” — The Islands Grapevine – September 24th, 2020 (September 24th, 2020)

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