03 — Civic Profile
A free Civic CanonIQ Lite — trust, power orientation, governance style, participation readiness, evidence threshold, tradeoff tolerance, and source preference — plus weighted priorities, tradeoffs, governance style, and budget choices. Yours to correct anytime.
Civic CanonIQ Lite
Seven short signals shape how Groundwork frames sources, evidence, and next actions for you. Free, civic-only, and yours to correct.
Trust in government
3/5Trust in media
3/5Trust in neighbors
3/5Power orientation
3/5Governance style
3/5Participation readiness
3/5Evidence threshold
3/5Tradeoff tolerance
3/5Source preference
Section 01
Weight what matters most to you locally (1–5).
Why locally ·Council zoning votes, inclusionary requirements, and tenant protections directly shape rents and displacement risk.
Why locally ·Local transit boards set service frequency, fares, and which neighborhoods get connected.
Why locally ·Council and county budgets allocate enforcement, prevention, and oversight resources.
Why locally ·School board sets curriculum, boundaries, and hires the superintendent who runs every campus.
Why locally ·City climate plans, building codes, and utility decisions account for most local emissions.
Why locally ·Permitting, licensing, and procurement rules decide which businesses can open and grow.
Section 02
There are no right answers — only real local choices.
Tradeoff 1 / 5
Why locally ·This tradeoff shows up at planning commission votes on density, height, and parking minimums.
Tradeoff 2 / 5
Why locally ·Transit boards face this tradeoff every budget cycle. Frequency tends to grow ridership; coverage tends to grow equity.
Tradeoff 3 / 5
Why locally ·Council and county supervisors set this mix annually; outcomes vary by neighborhood.
Tradeoff 4 / 5
Why locally ·Climate plans and zoning overhauls usually require near-term cost or inconvenience for long-term gains.
Tradeoff 5 / 5
Why locally ·School boards decide weighted-funding formulas that move millions between campuses.
Section 03
How do you want decisions made?
Why locally ·Mayors and council chairs differ widely on how much to lead vs. negotiate.
Why locally ·Shapes support for new commissions, audits, or inspector general offices.
Why locally ·Influences views on emergency orders, no-bid contracts, and closed sessions.
Section 04
Where would you direct local dollars?
Why locally ·This is the most common council-floor debate during budget season.
Why locally ·Many local programs ride on time-limited federal money. The cliff is a recurring choice.
Complete the tradeoffs and budget sections to unlock candidate alignment.
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