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“…the only title in our democracy superior to that of President, the title of citizen.”
President Jimmy Carter 1981
 

Stillwater SPEAKS is a group of citizens giving their time to foster citizen involvement in public decision making through deliberative forums.

 

Our Mission

The members of Stillwater SPEAKS are dedicated to creating opportunities for people to engage in public conversation on civic issues. These conversations enable individuals to act as a public: that is, take responsibility for what is happening in the community, decide on the public interest, and act to create the kind of community they want. Through training moderators, sponsoring public forums, and encouraging public action, Stillwater SPEAKS seeks to strengthen the practice of democracy in the Stillwater community.